7 of the richest NHL hockey players ever – net worths, ranked: from Wayne ‘the Great One’ Gretzky and Russia’s Alexander Ovechkin, to legendary Canadians Sidney Crosby and Mario Lemieux
- Wayne Gretzky – the most famous ice hockey player of all time – retired with over 60 NHL records, while leading goal scorer Alexander Ovechkin also won endorsement deals with Nike and PepsiCo
- Sidney Crosby was selective in partnering with Tim Hortons and Gatorade, Mario Lemieux once inked a seven-year guaranteed deal worth US$42 million, and Pavel Bure – like Crosby – keeps a low profile
They’re stars both on and off the ice, with superfans elevating hockey players to celebrity status. These players have dominated the ice with their prowess and speed, raking in big money while they’re at it.
But just who is the richest and how did they get there? We check out some of the wealthiest National Hockey League (NHL) players of all time, according to Celebrity Net Worth …
7. Mark Messier
Estimated net worth: US$65 million
Spectators either love him or hate him, but there’s no denying his talent on the ice. Messier ranks second in games played and seventh in goals – and with impressive stats like that, it’s no wonder his bank balance is bulging.
But ask a Vancouver Canucks fan about the athlete, and you won’t get the same story. Sure, he’s talented. But after team squabbles, poor performance, being transferred, and winning a US$6 million settlement from the team, Messier’s reputation is split.
6. Chris Pronger
Estimated net worth: US$65 million
Pronger’s power on skates and ability to switch roles to defenceman have made him one of the greatest all-rounders on the ice. In 2022, he went viral for explaining that, although athletes have big money deals, when the costs associated with being an athlete like agents’ fees and taxes are added up, quite often there is not much left for the athlete.
5. Pavel Bure
Estimated net worth: US$70 million
