Jack Eichel leads NHL salary cap era earnings

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Vegas Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel is the NHL's highest earner of the salary cap era, surpassing stars like Connor McDavid and Alex Ovechkin. Eichel has accumulated $199.33 million across three contracts since entering the league in 2015, with his latest eight-year, $108 million extension signed in 2025. This achievement highlights Eichel's significant value, especially after helping the Golden Knights win the Stanley Cup in 2023.


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