The most expensive hockey NHL - 2018

Alexander Ovechkin - only the fourth, Sidney Crosby - fifth, leading the young Connor McDavid of "Edmonton Oilers"

Ten of the highest paid players in the NHL for the year changed by almost half. Prodigy Connor McDavid, no longer the "rookie" finally makes comparable money with his talent ($ 100 million over 8 years - since the season 2018/19), and $ 4 million in revenue from advertising make him the highest paid hockey player in the world. Second place - the center-forward John Tavares. In the summer of 2018 he moved to the "Toronto", received a signing bonus of $ 15, 25 million. Top 3 closes the goalkeeper, "Montreal" Carey Price. Alexander Ovechkin has retained the fourth position, and Sidney Crosby dropped from second to fifth place.

According to Forbes estimates, the total income of the 10 most highly paid NHL stars in the 2018/19 season will be $ 144 million, which is 8% higher than a year earlier. McDavid, Ovechkin and Crosby decently earn on advertising, but in general, 89% of revenues bring players to the top 10 salaries and bonuses. The Forbes Galleries - all participants in the rating and the details of their financial success.

№1 Connor McDavid, 21 years old, Canada

Club: "Edmonton Oilers"

Total revenue: $ 19 million

Salary: $ 15 million

Ad revenue: $ 4 million

For three years in the NHL McDavid, which in Edmonton called "Next" (Next One, along the lines c "the Great" - Great One - Wayne Gretzky), I managed to collect almost all of the personal awards. So, twice in a row (2017, 2018) hockey league recognized him the best player of the season.

In 2017 McDavid designed the first major contract with the "Oilers" -. 8 years and $ 100 million a season salary of 2018/19 (first eight) includes a signature bonus of $ 13 million - and only this amount is more than what he earned three years in the status of a beginner. However, the highest-paid make McDavid advertising revenue. Its growing portfolio of brands such as Adidas, CIBC (Banking), BioSteel, Canadian Tire and Rogers Communications. In addition, McDavid was on the cover of EA Sports NHL 18 and has become an important marketing strategy video game hero manufacturer. Connor agreement with outfitter CCM expired at the end of last season, but the player still enjoys hockey sticks, skates and gloves of the company. Apparently, the negotiations on a new contract are underway.

№2 John Tavares, 28 years, Canada

Club: "Toronto Maple Leafs"

Total revenue: $ 17, 3 million

Salary: $ 15, 9 million

Ad revenue: $ 1, 4 million

After 9 seasons in the "New Jersey" in the summer of 2018 Tavares signed a 7-year contract with the "Maple Leafs" on the $ 77 million, abandoning the more lucrative deals for homecoming. Moving to Toronto, the center of the hockey universe opens for star player a lot of marketing opportunities, especially if Tavares will help the team to achieve success in the playoffs. Now in his list of CCM partners, Casper Mattress (online store for sleep), Sport Chek (Canadian retailer of sports equipment) and HyperIce (rehabilitation fitness equipment).

№3 Carey Price, 31 years old, Canada

Club: "Montreal Canadiens"

Total revenue: $ 15, 6 million

Salary: $ 15 million

Ad revenue: $ 600,000

Being a goalkeeper in the "Canadiens" - one of the most iconic roles in all team sports. And Price, a member of the six NHL All Stars, deal with it. He has more than half a dozen sponsors, including CCM, Under Armour and Wrangler. The new contract with "Canadiens", which he signed in the summer of 2017, is designed for 8 years and $ 84 million.

№4 Alexander Ovechkin, 33 years old, Russian

Club, "Washington Capitals"

Total revenue: $ 14, 5 million

Salary: $ 10 million

Ad revenue: $ 4, 5 million

Ovechkin cemented his superstar status, when in June 2018 resulted in the first "Washington" is the first in the history of the Stanley Cup franchise. This victory is a positive impact on the business of the player: in the coming months are expected several promotional deals. The list of current sponsors Ovechkin - CCM, Nike, Beats, Coca-Cola and Papa John's. In October it was announced a partnership with Wargaming hockey video game manufacturer. The company used the image of an athlete for imaging and voice of several characters in the game World of Warships.

№5Cidni Crosby, 31 years old, Canada

Club, "Pittsburgh Penguins"

Total revenue: $ 14 million

Salary: $ 10 million

Ad revenue: $ 4 million

Crosby is still the face of the league in his 14th season in the NHL. Recently, he refuses the majority of advertising deals, however, maintains a relationship with Adidas, CCM, Tim Hortons (Canadian fast food chain) and Gatorade. In February of 2018 Crosby scored the 400th goal in the NHL for the first time in his career played in all 82 games of the regular season 2017/18.

№6 Jonathan Toews, 30 years old, Canada

Club: "Chicago Blackhawks"

Total revenue: $ 13, 7 million

Salary: $ 12 million

Ad revenue: $ 1, 7 million

Toews was captain of three teams-time Stanley Cup winner in Chicago (2010, 2013, 2015). Logically, the center-forward annually earns a seven-figure sum on advertising contracts with brands such as Canadian Tire and Chevrolet.

№7 Jamie Benn, 29 years, Canada

Club, "Dallas Stars"

Total revenue: $ 13, 1 million

Salary: $ 13 million

Ad revenue: $ 100,000 The contract Benn left two more seasons (including the current one) with an annual payment of $ 13 million before his salary drops to $ 9 million in the 2020/21 season. Jamie took 4 th place in scoring in the NHL since the beginning of the season 2014/15.

№8 Patrick Kane, 30 years old, USA

Club: "Chicago Blackhawks"

Total revenue: $ 12, 4 million

Salary: $ 12 million

Ad revenue: $ 350,000

In 2016 Kane became the first American to Hart Memorial Trophy (most valuable player award) or the Art Ross Trophy (prize for the best sniper) - in season 2015/16 Patrick got two awards. His contract with "Chicago" (8 years, $ 84 million) contract is identical to his teammate Jonathan Toews.

number 9 Angers Kopitar, 31 years old, Slovenia

Club: "Los Angeles Kings"

Total revenue: $ 12, 1 million

Salary: $ 12 million

Advertising income: $ 60,000

In the season 2017/18 Slovenian striker was one of three finalists for the prize of MVP, when he became the first player to "King" after Gretzky (season 1993/94), who received 90 points. Now comes the third year of an 8-year contract Kopitar with "Los Angeles" cost $ 80 million.

№10 John Carlson, 28 years old, USA

Club, "Washington Capitals"

Total revenue: $ 12, 1 million

Salary: $ 12 million

Advertising income: $ 50,000

In the season 2017/18 Carlson has achieved the best results in goals and assists in a career than helped "Washington" to win their first Stanley Cup. Two weeks after winning the club rewarded the player by extending his contract for 8 years and $ 64 million.