According to Forbes Magazine’s annual valuation of National Hockey League franchise values, the Carolina Hurricanes have fallen from 28th in 2015 to 30th this season with an estimated value of $230 million. Forbes’ calculations estimated that the Hurricanes’ value increased by 2% over 2015’s $225 million estimated valuation, but the team was leapfrogged by the Arizona Coyotes (9% increase) and Florida Panthers (league-leading 26% increase) to leave the Canes in last place among the 30 NHL teams.
The newest entry into the NHL, the Vegas Golden Knights, would rank 13th on the list based on their $500 million expansion fee, equal in value with the Dallas Stars and just behind the Pittsburgh Penguins ($570 million) and Washington Capitals ($575 million).