NHL players who increased their net worth the most in 2025: Insight on contracts and record earnings

The year 2025 has been a milestone in the season of NHL players who made more money. Top stars in the list are Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche, Leon Draisaitl of the Edmonton Oilers, Mitch Marner of the Vegas Golden Knights, Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers, Igor Shesterkin of the New York Rangers, Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Mikko Rantanen of the Dallas Stars, Elias Pettersson of the Vancouver Canucks, and David Pastrnak of the Boston Bruins. All these players had outstanding on-ice and lucrative off-ice endorsements to establish new standards in terms of NHL incomes.These highest earners, in addition to the dazzles they gave the fans in the previews of NHL matches and matches in the seasons, not only grew their fortune through sponsorships, but also through business deals. The contracts are such that the records can be broken in terms of the contracts of the players, as well as the big names in terms of endorsements, which brings to the fore the changing economics of the NHL.Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews, who starred in the endorsement of Nike and Prime Sports Drinks, tops the list of the financial leaders of the season with a total of over $20 million. Nathan MacKinnon is a Colorado Avalanche center with a close second of $19.1 million, which is supported by partnership deals with Tim Hortons, Tylenol, and Cizzle Brands. Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl made $19 million, which included on-ice salary as well as Puma and Skip brand agreements.Mitch Marner, a right wing of the Vegas Golden Knights, was lucky because of his contract renewal with Red Bull and Nulo pet food that cost him fifty million dollars. Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid earned off-ice contracts with Alo Yoga and Bodyarmor. Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin became the most well-paid goaltender in the NHL, and Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby earned the extra 5.5 million with help from Gatorade and Frameworth.Dallas Stars right wing Mikko Rantanen stabilized his earnings with an eight-year deal worth 96 million dollars. Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson added performance improvement deals with Upper Deck and Vitamin Well, and Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak added Pepsi and ORG Technology to the 12.5 million he earns. These players alone made more than 167 million dollars this season, which shows the increasing money payouts in the NHL.Also Read:Net worth of Auston Matthews in 2025: Details on Vegas Golden Knights captain's earnings, salary, and contracts