Which NHL team is most valuable heading into 2025-26 season?

The 2025 NHL season is around the corner. Here are the most (and least) valuable teams heading into this season.

The quest for Lord Stanley's Cup in 2025-26 is about to get underway. The upcoming NHL season is set to begin on October 7, and all 32 teams will enter their campaign with high hopes. Hoisting the Stanley Cup above their heads in the end will be every player's ultimate goal, regardless of recent history. For every ownership group, the same achievement will be in mind, but increasing their franchise value could be a close second. Heading into the upcoming season, which clubs are the most (and least) valuable in the NHL? Here is the full list of NHL team values heading into the 2025-26 season, according to Sportico.

The quest for Lord Stanley's Cup in 2025-26 is about to get underway. The upcoming NHL season is set to begin on October 7, and all 32 teams will enter their campaign with high hopes. Hoisting the Stanley Cup above their heads in the end will be every player's ultimate goal, regardless of recent history. For every ownership group, the same achievement will be in mind, but increasing their franchise value could be a close second. Heading into the upcoming season, which clubs are the most (and least) valuable in the NHL? Here is the full list of NHL team values heading into the 2025-26 season, according to Sportico.

32. Columbus Blue Jackets

Value: $1.3 billion.

Value: $1.3 billion.

31. Winnipeg Jets

Value: $1.33 billion.

Value: $1.33 billion.

30. Ottawa Senators

Value: $1.34 billion.

Value: $1.34 billion.

29. Buffalo Sabres

Value: $1.36 billion.

Value: $1.36 billion.

28. Utah Mammoth

Value: $1.44 billion.

Value: $1.44 billion.

27. San Jose Sharks

Value: $1.49 billion.

Value: $1.49 billion.

26. St. Louis Blues

Value: $1.53 billion.

Value: $1.53 billion.

25. Anaheim Ducks

Value: $1.59 billion.

Value: $1.59 billion.

24. Nashville Predators

Value: $1.6 billion.

Value: $1.6 billion.

23. Pittsburgh Penguins

Value: $1.7 billion.

Value: $1.7 billion.

22. Seattle Kraken

Value: $1.71 billion.

Value: $1.71 billion.

21. Minnesota Wild

Value: $1.79 billion.

Value: $1.79 billion.

20. Colorado Avalanche

Value: $1.81 billion.

Value: $1.81 billion.

19. Calgary Flames

Value: $1.82 billion.

Value: $1.82 billion.

18. Vancouver Canucks

Value: $1.87 billion.

Value: $1.87 billion.

17. Florida Panthers

The quest for Lord Stanley's Cup in 2025-26 is about to get underway. The upcoming NHL season is set to begin on October 7, and all 32 teams will enter their campaign with high hopes. Hoisting the Stanley Cup above their heads in the end will be every player's ultimate goal, regardless of recent history. For every ownership group, the same achievement will be in mind, but increasing their franchise value could be a close second. Heading into the upcoming season, which clubs are the most (and least) valuable in the NHL? Here is the full list of NHL team values heading into the 2025-26 season, according to Sportico.

Value: $1.89 billion.

16. Tampa Bay Lightning

Value: $1.9 billion.

Value: $1.9 billion.

15. Carolina Hurricanes

Value: $1.92 billion.

Value: $1.92 billion.

14. New York Islanders

Value: $1.93 billion.

Value: $1.93 billion.

13. Dallas Stars

Value: $1.94 billion.

Value: $1.94 billion.

12. Las Vegas Golden Knights

Value: $2.02 billion.

Value: $2.02 billion.

11. New Jersey Devils

Value: $2.06 billion.

Value: $2.06 billion.

10. Detroit Red Wings

Value: $2.11 billion.

Value: $2.11 billion.

9. Washington Capitals

Value: $2.3 billion.

Value: $2.3 billion.

8. Philadelphia Flyers

Value: $2.66 billion.

Value: $2.66 billion.

7. Chicago Blackhawks

Value: $2.74 billion.

Value: $2.74 billion.

6. Edmonton Oilers

Value: $2.76 billion.

Value: $2.76 billion.

5. Los Angeles Kings

Value: $2.96 billion.

Value: $2.96 billion.

4. Boston Bruins

Value: $3 billion.

Value: $3 billion.

3. Montreal Canadiens

Value: $3.3 billion.

Value: $3.3 billion.

2. New York Rangers

Value: $3.65 billion.

Value: $3.65 billion.

1. Toronto Maple Leafs

Value: $4.25 billion.

Value: $4.25 billion.

This article originally appeared on The List Wire: An 'Original Six' headlines NHL franchise values ahead of season

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