Forbes: Rangers Remain Most Valuable NHL Franchise

TORONTO (AP) — The New York Rangers are the NHL's most valuable franchise for a fourth consecutive year, according to Forbes.

 

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 02: The New York Rangers retire the #11 jersey of Vic Hadfield during a ceremony at Madison Square Garden on December 2, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

 

The Rangers top the annual list of franchise valuations at $1.55 billion, up 3 percent from last year.

 

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 26: Frederik Andersen #31 of the Toronto Maple Leafs gets his crease ready to face the Boston Bruins in an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on November 26, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Bruins 4-2. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

 

The Toronto Maple Leafs are second at $1.35 billion, and Montreal Canadiens third at $1.3 billion, 4 percent increases for both clubs.

 

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 04: Gustav Nyquist #14 of the Detroit Red Wings celebrates his first period goal with teammates while playing the Tampa Bay Lightning at Little Caesars Arena on December 04, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

 

Original Six clubs make up the top five, with the Chicago Blackhawks fourth at $1.05 billion and the Boston Bruins fifth at $925 million. The Detroit Red Wings are not far behind in eighth ($775 million) and have seen an 11 percent increase thanks to a new downtown arena.

Los Angeles (sixth, $810 million), Philadelphia (seventh, $800 million), Vancouver (ninth, $735 million) and Washington (10th, $725 million) round out the top 10. The Capitals enjoyed a league-best 16 percent boost with their first Stanley Cup title.

 

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 03: A member of the Knights Guard cleans the ice during the Vegas Golden Knights' game against the Carolina Hurricanes at T-Mobile Arena on November 03, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Knights defeated the Hurricanes 3-0. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

The Vegas Golden Knights are 12th at $575 million after reaching the Cup final as an expansion team.

At the other end of the list are the Florida Panthers (30th, $295 million) and Arizona Coyotes (31st, $290 million). The clubs were the only two to lose value according to Forbes, down 3 percent each.

 

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