It's difficult for the average person to determine without access to players' financial statements, of course. However, players like Ovechkin, Briere, Crosby, Malkin, Cambell, etc., earn 7-10 million from their NHL salaries alone.Then you have to factor in the money these players might get from endorsement deals with various businesses/manufacturers. It's safe to say that Ovechkin and Crosby are at or near the top of the list, even Wayne Gretzky, who has been retired for a number of years. As good a defenseman as he might be for the Rangers, it's certainly not Marc Staal.
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The top ten wealthiest hockey players are each worth at least $50 million. They are Wayne Gretzkey, Mario Lemieux, Pavel Bure, Chris Pronger, Niklas Lidstrom, Joe Sakic, Jarome Iginla, Joe Thorton, Rob Blake, and Brad Richards.
The wealthiest hockey player is Wayne Gretzky, played 20 seasons for four teams. However, he earned the most of his money thru investments rather than hockey contracts.
The richest hockey player from stricky salaries is Jagr who has earned almost 100 million dollars, Joe Sakic is second.