Brayden Point’s financial standing in the NHL is a topic that resonates across hockey circles. The dynamic center, a linchpin for the Tampa Bay Lightning, secured a lucrative eight-year contract extension worth $76 million in September 2021.
Set to take effect after the 2022-23 season, this deal places him among the league’s highest-paid players with an average annual value (AAV) of $9.5 million.
As fans, analysts, and pundits engage in discussions about Point’s salary, questions arise about its impact on the team’s salary cap, the justification for his compensation, and how it compares to other elite players in the NHL.