In a salary cap era, general managers need to find top talent that will allow their team to challenge for the Stanley Cup while also being mindful of the limited funds they have available to create their rosters.
Some players can satisfy both of those demands, offering productive minutes for just a small portion of the team's budget. Below are the top ten players this season in terms of salary cost per point, in descending order.
Salary: $850 000 | Scoring line: 4-12—16 | Cost per point: $53 125
Stempniak has bounced around the league recently, playing for four different teams the last two years.