The Toronto Maple Leafs are once again the highest-valued NHL franchise, according to Sportico [https://www.sportico.com/feature/nhl-team-values-ranking-list-1234693065/?tpcc=friedman&utm_source=edit-vip]. For the fifth consecutive year, the Maple Leafs sit atop the list [https://www.sportico.com/valuations/teams/2025/nhl-team-values-2025-toronto-maple-leafs-1234872555/] and are valued at a whopping $4.25 billion. That's a 16 percent increase from last year's Sportico valuation of $3.66 billion. The Maple Leafs were valued at $2 billion when the rankings debuted in 2021 and have since jumped in value by $2.25 billion. Toronto's $4.25 billion valuation is $600 million more than the New York Rangers, who are ranked second on the list. There are two other Canadian teams [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/ex-maple-leafs-winger-max-pacioretty-ends-nhl-career-takes-coaching-job-at-michigan] ranked within the top 10: the Montreal Canadiens ($3.3 billion value) and the Edmonton Oilers ($2.76 billion value). Both clubs were also in the top 10 in 2024. Below is the top 10 NHL club valuations by Sportico: 1. Toronto Maple Leafs ($4.25 billion, 16% increase) 2. New York Rangers ($3.65 billion, 12% increase) 3. Montreal Canadiens ($3.3 billion, 13% increase) 4. Boston Bruins ($3 billion, 12% increase) 5. Los Angeles Kings ($2.96 billion, 18% increase) 6. Edmonton Oilers ($2.76 billion, 15% increase) 7. Chicago Blackhawks ($2.74 billion, 12% increase) 8. Philadelphia Flyers ($2.66 billion, 16% increase) 9. Washington Capitals ($2.3 billion, 24% increase) 10. Detroit Red Wings ($2.11 billion, 14% increase) The other four Canadian teams are ranked within the bottom 15. The Vancouver Canucks, valued at $1.87 billion (an 8% increase), dropped five spots, down from 13th last year to 18th this year. The Calgary Flames ($1.82 billion, 15% increase) dropped one spot from last year and sit 19th, directly behind the Canucks. How Anthony Stolarz Got Security From The Maple Leafs Beyond The Paycheck [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/0d82d18c-4d8e-4a39-ac55-54369426cb27.jpeg] How Anthony Stolarz Got Security From The Maple Leafs Beyond The Paycheck The <a target="_blank" href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs">Toronto Maple Leafs</a> finalized a tidy piece of business on Sunday when they put pen to paper on a new four-year, $15 million contract extension for goaltender <a target="_blank" href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/anthony-stolarz-brings-reliability-to-maple-leafs-goaltending-depth">Anthony Stolarz</a>. The Maple Leafs had expressed optimism that they would get a deal done, as the goaltender wanted everything squared away before the end of the regular season. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/how-anthony-stolarz-got-security-from-the-maple-leafs-beyond-the-paycheck] The Ottawa Senators ($1.34 billion, 18% increase) sit 31st in the rankings, while the Winnipeg Jets ($1.33 billion, 21% increase) are one spot below in 32nd. The least valued team in the NHL, according to Sportico, is the Columbus Blue Jackets ($1.3 billion, 23% increase). Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) is owned in part by Rogers Communications (75%) and Kilmer Sports (25%), which is the holding company of Larry Tanenbaum. Earlier this summer, Rogers completed its purchase of BCE Inc.'s 37.5% stake in MLSE to gain majority control of the company. Latest stories: How Kirill Kaprizov’s $17 Million Per Year Extension Impacts Maple Leafs’ Future Signings [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/how-kirill-kaprizov-s-17-million-per-year-extension-impacts-maple-leafs-future-signings] Ex-Maple Leafs Winger Max Pacioretty Ends NHL Career, Takes Coaching Job At Michigan [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/ex-maple-leafs-winger-max-pacioretty-ends-nhl-career-takes-coaching-job-at-michigan] 'It's One Of The Reasons I Stayed': Anthony Stolarz Credits Maple Leafs Fans' Passion And Loyalty After Signing Extension [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/it-s-one-of-the-reasons-i-stayed-anthony-stolarz-credits-maple-leafs-fans-passion-and-loyalty-after-signing-extension]
