The NHL's Highest-Paid Players 2023
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Limited marketing opportunities and a slow-growing salary cap mean hockey players earn less than other sports stars, but Alex Ovechkin and a young rival are still making a cool $17.5 million each this season.
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The NHL's Highest-Paid Players 2023
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The NHL's 25 highest-paid players for 2023-24: Where Nathan
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