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Wayne Gretzky is the highest paid NHL player of all time. He was born on January 26, 1961, in Brantford, Ontario, Canada.
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Wayne Gretzky
Wayne Gretzky, nicknamed “The Great One,” is widely considered the best player in NHL history. He played 20 seasons in the NHL for four teams from 1979 to 1999. During that time, he set numerous league records and won four Stanley Cups. He is the NHL’s all-time leader in goals, assists, and points, and he is one of the most popular athletes in history.
In addition to his on-ice accomplishments, Gretzky has also been successful as a businessman and entrepreneur. He was a co-owner of the NHL’s Phoenix Coyotes from 2000 to 2009 and is currently a partner in the ownership group of the Edmonton Oilers. He also has his own line of hockey equipment and has written several books about his life and career.
According to Forbes, Gretzky has a net worth of $200 million, making him the highest-paid NHL player of all time.
Mario Lemieux
Mario Lemieux is the highest paid NHL player of all time. He played for the Pittsburgh Penguins from 1984 to 2006, and is currently their owner and chairman. He has an estimated net worth of $150 million.
Jaromir Jagr
Jaromir Jagr is the highest paid NHL player of all time. He has earned over $120 million in salary and bonuses during his career.
Joe Sakic
Joe Sakic is the highest paid player in NHL history, earning an estimated $126 million over his 20-year career. His annual salary peaked at $17 million in 2001-02, when he won the Hart Trophy as league MVP. Sakic’s earnings are more than double the second highest-paid player, Jaromir Jagr, who made an estimated $60 million over his 24-year NHL career.
Peter Forsberg
With an annual salary of $10 million, Swedish-born forward Peter Forsberg is the highest paid player in National Hockey League history. Forsberg began his NHL career with the Quebec Nordiques in 1994 and was traded to the Colorado Avalanche in 1995. He helped lead the Avalanche to Stanley Cup titles in 1996 and 2001. Forsberg also played for the Philadelphia Flyers and Nashville Predators before returning to his native Sweden to finish his career with Modo Hockey of the Swedish Elite League.
Mark Messier
Mark Messier is the highest-paid player in NHL history. He earned a total of $47 million over his 25-year career, which included stints with the Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, and Vancouver Canucks. His salary peaked in 1997-98, when he made $6 million with the Rangers.
Steve Yzerman
Steve Yzerman is the highest paid NHL player of all time. He earned a total of $105 million in salary over his 20-year career with the Detroit Red Wings. Yzerman also received lucrative endorsement deals with companies such as Upper Deck and Adidas. His annual salary peaked at $10 million in the final year of his contract with the Red Wings.
Ron Francis
Ron Francis is the highest paid NHL player of all time, with earnings of over $102 million.
A center who played for the Hartford Whalers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Carolina Hurricanes, Francis is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame and was inducted in 2007. He ranks fourth all time in NHL scoring with 1,798 points and is one of only nine players to have amassed over 1,000 assists in his career.
In addition to his on-ice success, Francis has also worked as a GM and executive for both the Hurricanes and Seattle Kraken.
Mats Sundin
MatsSundin is the highest paid NHL player of all time. He was born on February 13, 1971, in Stockholm, Sweden. Sundin began his professional career with the Quebec Nordiques in 1989. He was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1994 and spent the next 13 seasons with the team. He retired from the NHL in 2009 after playing 18 seasons.
In 2013, Sundin was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. His number 13 jersey was retired by the Maple Leafs in 2016.
During his NHL career, Sundin earned a total of $120 million in salary and endorsements. His best year was 2006-07, when he earned $10 million in salary and bonuses. MatsSundin is the only NHL player to ever earn more than $10 million in a single season.
Joe Thornton
Joe Thornton is the highest paid NHL player of all time. He is currently signed to a contract with the San Jose Sharks worth $10 million per year. This contract is set to run through the 2021-2022 season. Thornton has played in the NHL for 22 seasons and has amassed 1,478 points in 1,491 games. He is a six-time All-Star and has won the Hart Trophy and Art Ross Trophy once each.
