With the 2026 season approaching, Auston Matthews and Brady Tkachuk remain among the NHL’s highest-paid captains. The Toronto Maple Leafs superstar and Ottawa Senators captain made huge fortunes on long-term NHL contracts, signing bonuses, endorsements and a growing global following in hockey markets across North America.Matthews is reported to have a net worth of between $30 million and $50 million, while Brady Tkachuk’s net worth is around $10 million. Lucrative NHL salary structures, sponsorship deals and leadership roles with two major Eastern Conference franchises mean their combined income continues to move upward.Auston Matthews and Brady Tkachuk NHL contracts and endorsement earnings details 2026Auston Matthews and Brady Tkachuk are still getting elite NHL salaries on long-term captain contracts with their franchises.Matthews signed a four-year, $53 million extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2023 that has an average annual value of $13.25 million and includes large signing bonuses. Reports say Matthews is expected to earn more than $14 million in the 2025-26 NHL season, with a mix of salary and bonus structures.Brady Tkachuk is under contract for seven years, $57.5 million, which he signed with the Ottawa Senators back in 2021. The deal is reportedly worth north of $8 million a season, with total career earnings likely to top $60 million before the contract runs out in 2028.Both captains are viewed as key players for their teams in today’s NHL match discussion and NHL news roundup coverage.Matthews has endorsement deals with Nike, RBC, CCM Hockey, Fanatics and Gatorade. His international fame, scoring ability and leadership role as the captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs have only added to his marketability in North American sports sponsorships.Brady Tkachuk, meanwhile, has added to his commercial profile with deals with Tim Hortons, Hyundai Canada, BMW and Prime Video. His aggressive style of play and leadership of the Ottawa Senators have also boosted his value to Canadian sports marketing campaigns.Brady Tkachuk and Auston Matthews are poised for a significant jump in their overall net worth in the upcoming NHL season.Matthews is still one of the biggest stars on the world hockey stage and could get another big deal to extend his contract if the Toronto Maple Leafs remain in the Stanley Cup hunt. Brady Tkachuk’s long-term contract security with the Ottawa Senators also means that more endorsement money and future salary increases are in his future.Both captains are among the most financially successful franchise leaders in hockey as we head into the 2026 season, while NHL Match Preview discussions and NHL Match Results continue to engage fans.Stay updated with IPL Live Score and the latest IPL news on Times of India. Follow the IPL schedule and track the race for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap.