What are the NHL teams in order payrolls?

Answer 1

Note: All figures are for the 2007-2008 season, and measured in millions of US dollars. Source is NHL.com and Wikipedia.org

Colorado Avalanche $61.2

Philadelphia Flyers $56.9

New York Islanders $56.7

Calgary Flames $50.9

Anaheim Ducks $50.7

Carolina Hurricanes $49.9

Ottawa Senators $49.9

Boston Bruins $49.5

Dallas Stars $49.4

New Jersey Devil $47.6

Edmonton Oilers $46.9

Toronto Maple Leaves $46.4

Minnesota Wild $46.1

Buffalo Sabres $45.9

Vancouver Canucks $45.7

Detroit Red Wings $44.6

Washington Capitals $44.3

Montreal Canadiens $42.3

San Jose Sharks $41.4

Pittsburgh Penguins $41.3

Los Angeles Kings $40.5

Florida Panthers $39.7

St. Louis Blues $39

New York Islanders $39

Tampa Bay Lightning $38.9

Atlanta Thrashers $36.5

Phoenix Coyotes $35.6

Chicago Blackhawks $34.8

Nashville Predators $30.2

Columbus Bluejackets $28

Answer 2

I believe its a toss up between either the Denver Broncos or the Canadian womens Water Polo team

ANSWER:

New Jersey Devils at $50.1 Million (which is over the $48M salary cap)

Answer 3

Detroit Redwings