Forbes releases their NHL franchise valuations for 2022

On Wednesday, American-based business outlet Forbes released their annual National Hockey League franchise valuations based on the 2021-22 season.

14 of the NHL's 32 franchises have been valued at $1 billion or higher, with three more teams only $10-$40 million away from reaching that.

Forbes revealed that their methodology for the valuations are based on the following:

The New York Rangers take the top spot on Forbes' list for the eighth consecutive year, sitting at $2.2 billion USD, up 10% from last year. Second place is the Toronto Maple Leafs at $2 billion USD, an increase of 11% from 2021. Rounding out the top-three is the Montreal Canadiens who are valued at $1.85 billion USD, up 16% from 2021.

Let's take a look at the top-ten, as well as the bottom-five teams on Forbes' list.

Top-ten valued franchises
1. New York Rangers - $2.2 billion USD (10% increase)
2. Toronto Maple Leafs - $2 billion USD (11% increase)
3. Montreal Canadiens - $1.85 billion USD (16% increase)
4. Chicago Blackhawks - $1.5 billion USD (7% increase)
5. Boston Bruins - $1.4 billion USD (8% increase)
6. Los Angeles Kings - $1.3 billion USD (27% increase)
7. Edmonton Oilers - $1.275 billion USD (16% increase)
8. Philadelphia Flyers - $1.25 billion USD (4% increase)
9. Washington Capitals - $1.2 billion USD (29% increase)
10. Seattle Kraken - $1.05 billion USD (20% increase)

Bottom-five valued franchises
28. Carolina Hurricanes - $640 million (16% increase)
29. Columbus Blue Jackets - $620 million (31% increase)
30. Buffalo Sabres - $610 million (22% increase)
31. Florida Panthers - $550 million (22% increase)
32. Arizona Coyotes - $450 million (12% increase)

Source: Forbes

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