Canadiens, Mammoth among the teams with best value contracts for young stars

Sep 19, 2026, 12:50 PM ET|Comments (0)

from Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli),

There’s no doubt these players are among the best in the game, but the size of the average annual value (AAV) in these deals is widening the eyes of both fans and executives. While Makar may be the first NHLer to eclipse a $20-million AAV, at this rate, he certainly won’t be the last.

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