The Cyprusauction Trading CenterNHL will have a new highest-paid player for two seasons in a row.
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon takes the title with a $12.6 million cap hit this season. He signed an eight-year extension last year and the deal takes effect in 2023-24, pushing him past Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid ($12.5 million).
But MacKinnon's title will last only one season. Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews signed a four-year, $53 million extension on Aug. 23. When it takes effect next season, the 2022 Hart Trophy winner will average a league-high $13.25 million.
The NHL's highest-paid players (via Cap Friendly):
Note: Montreal's Carey Price also averages $10.5 million but is injured
(Figures include signing bonuses)
The salary cap will go up, starting next season, after being suppressed since the pandemic. That leads to the possibility of higher salaries for stars.
Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl, who currently averages $8.5 million, will be due a big raise when his contract expires in 2026. It's possible, though, that the Oilers would keep his cap hit below McDavid. That would change if he chooses free agency.
Marner's contract also expires that year. Same with Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen.
A player to watch: Rookie Connor Bedard's entry-level contract expires in 2026, though he'll be a restricted free agent. But he's a generational prospect and McDavid got his big contract extension after his second season.
McDavid's contract expires in 2027 and the three-time MVP likely will return to the top salary at that time.
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