With the NHL trade deadline approaching, talk of salaries and player trading is high on the agenda for hockey fans.
Fast becoming one of the most lucrative sports in the world, the NHL is hockey's most watched league and includes a host of hockey icons who's sporting talent has been awarded with some real riches.
But who is the highest paid player in the NHL in 2024? Here are the NHL stars with the highest annual salary, according to CapFriendly.
5. Alex Ovechkin (Washington Capitals)
'The Great Eight' completes our top five with a reported annual salary of $12,500,000. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
6. Kirill Kaprizov (Minnesota Wild)
The 26-year-old has a reported yearly salary of $12,500,000. | Getty Images
7. Alex Pietrangelo (Vegas Golden Knights)
The Vegas Golden Knights star has a reported salary of $12,300,000 annually. | Getty Images
8. Timo Meier (New Jersey Devils)
The Swiss ice hockey star has a reported annual wage of $12,000,000. | Getty Images