10/10/2025
Connor McDavid, widely regarded as the best hockey player on the planet, just inked a 2-year, $25 million extension with Edmonton this week.
The face of the NHL, a generational talent, and the engine of the Oilers’ success… locked in for just over $12.5 million per year.
Meanwhile, across the sports world, Steven Adams, a defensive-minded big man averaging 3 points per game, signed a 3-year, $39 million deal this summer.
It’s a reminder of how drastically different the financial landscapes are between leagues.
In the NBA, role players are getting superstar-level paydays by hockey standards, while McDavid, the NHL’s crown jewel, earns less annually than some NBA sixth men.
Different sports, different markets, but the money gap? Absolutely wild. 💰