Joe Thornton: Net Worth – $60 Million
Though he spent the first seven-and-a-half seasons of his career with the Boston Bruins, a bulk of Thorton’s tremendous longevity has come with the San Jose Sharks, who acquired him in November of 2005. A four-time All-Star, Thorton, 40, can become a free agent after the 2019-20 season. He’s already made nearly $110 million in his career, which has spanned parts of 22 seasons.
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Alexander Ovechkin: Net Worth – $60 Million
A 12-time All-Star, Ovechkin projects to continue climbing up this list as his career goes on. Since being selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2004 NHL Draft, Ovechkin has made over $113 million just from contracts with the Washington Capitals. The 34-year-old’s 13-year/$124 million deal runs through the 2020-21 season. Additionally, Ovechkin appeared on the cover of EA Sports’ NHL ’07 and FORBES reminds us that he has endorsed Nike, Coke, Bauer, Upper Deck and Fanatics.
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Jarome Iginla: Net Worth – $60 Million
Iginla spent 16 of his 20 NHL seasons with the Calgary Flames, earning $90 million during a career that saw him rack up 1,095 points. Iginla was the cover athlete for EA Sports NHL 2003 and endorsed Scotibank and Samsung Canada during his career. Iginla also owns a stake in the Kamloops Blazers of the Western Hockey League.
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Chris Pronger: Net Worth – $65 Million
One the greatest defenders in NHL history, Pronger helped the Anaheim Ducks win their first ever Stanley Cup title in 2006-07. He also had successful stints with the Hartford Whalers, St. Louis Blues and Philadelphia Flyers. Pronger was on the cover of EA Sports NHL 2000 and earned over $108 million during his 18-season career. Concussions prematurely ended Pronger’s career, but he’s found a successful post-career gig as the senior adviser of hockey operations for the Florida Panthers.
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Pavel Bure: Net Worth – $68 Million
Bure made a respectable $66 million during his playing career, and evidently has done a pretty remarkable job at managing that money. In addition to the money he earned during his 12 seasons in the NHL, “the Russian Rocket” has made quite a bit of money in court rulings that went in his favor.
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Mario Lemieux: Net Worth – $150 Million
Not only did Lemieux spend all 17 of his NHL seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins, but he was part of the group that purchased the franchise in 1999 and ultimately helped them to avoid relocation. It’s estimated that he made $52 million as a player, but his stake in the team he played for has helped him to add nearly $100 million in net worth to what he made as a player.
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Wayne Gretzky: Net Worth – $250 Million
“The Great One” made made $46 million as a player, but has earned the majority of his wealth in other ways. FORBES notes that he’s had endorsement deals with Samsung, Fairfax Capital, Upper Deck and TD, among other companies. Gretzky also owns multiple restaurants, a winery and previously had a stake in the Arizona Coyotes
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