- Auston Matthews is the highest-paid NHL player for the 2024-25 season.
- Nathan MacKinnon is the second-highest paid NHL player for the 2024-25 season.
Most of the NHL’s highest earners are franchise players who consistently register show-stopping offensive numbers.
In terms of NHL betting, prop bets have become increasingly popular in recent years.
The top-10 NHL earners usually provide excellent subjects for prop bets, as they routinely sit atop the league’s scoring chart.
Ranking Highest-Paid NHL Players
| Rank | Player | Team | Total Cash |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auston Matthews | Maple Leafs | $16.7 million |
| 2 | Nathan MacKinnon | Avalanche | $16.5 million |
| 3 | Elias Pettersson | Canucks | $14.5 million |
| 4 | Leon Draisaitl | Oilers | $14 million |
| 5 | William Nylander | Maple Leafs | $13.5 million |
| 6 | Jake Guentzel | Lighting | $14.3 million |
| 7 (t) | David Pastrnak | Bruins | $13 million |
| 7(t) | Rasmus Dahlin | Sabres | $13 million |
| 9 | Dougie Hamilton | Devils | $12.6 million |
| 10 (t) | Alex Pietrangelo | Golden Knights | $12.5 million |
| 10 (t) | Seth Jones | Blackhawks | $12.5 million |
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