Best NHL contracts, 2026-27
Paid well under his worth, 3+ years left. Rookie deals and superstars don't count. Sorted by trade value: what the deal is worth to a team beyond the pay.
Updated November 6, 2026.
| # | Player | Team | Cap hit | Yrs | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lane Hutson D, 22 |  Montreal Canadiens | $8.85M | 8 | $83.3M |
| 2 | Rasmus Dahlin D, 26 |  Buffalo Sabres | $11.00M | 6 | $54.3M |
| 3 | Brandon Hagel LW, 28 |  Tampa Bay Lightning | $6.50M | 6 | $51.6M |
| 4 | Cole Caufield RW, 25 | Montreal Canadiens | $7.85M | 5 | $49.2M |
| 5 | Dylan Guenther RW, 23 |  Utah Mammoth | $7.14M | 7 | $48.1M |
| 6 | Brock Faber D, 24 |  Minnesota Wild | $8.50M | 7 | $47.8M |