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.

9. Adam Fox (New York Rangers)
The joint youngest player on this list earns a reported $12,000,000 annually. | Getty Images

10. Zach Werenski (Columbus Blue Jackets)
The American defenseman has a reported yearly salary of $12,000,000 and completes the top 10. | Getty Images