NHL Revenue Explodes to $6.8 Billion

The NHL projects a staggering $6.8 billion in revenue this season, fueling salary cap jumps to $104 million next year and $113.5 million after that. Commissioner Gary Bettman confirms the league tracks perfectly with expectations, thanks to booming media deals, ticket sales, and jersey ads that casual fans overlook. GMs across the league salivate at the payroll flexibility this unlocks, reshaping how they build contenders through 2028.