The Best And Worst Contract On Every Canadian NHL Team

As the 2026-27 NHL season approaches, Courtney Nielson reflects on which players on the league's seven Canadian franchises are providing the most and least value relative to their salary.Vancouver CanucksBest Contract: Marco Rossi ($5 Million AAV through 2028)Worst Contract: Elias Pettersson ($11.6 Million AAV through 2032)Calgary FlamesBest Contract: Dustin Wolf ($7.5 million AAV through 2033)Worst Contract: Jonathan Huberdeau ($10.5 million through 2031)Edmonton OilersBest Contract: Connor McDavid ($12.5 Million Through 2028)Worst Contract: Trent Frederic ($3.85 Million AAV Through 2033)Winnipeg JetsBest Contract: Josh Morrissey ($6.25 Million AAV Through 2028)Worst Contract: Neal Pionk ($7 Million AAV Through 2031)Toronto Maple LeafsBest Contract: John Tavares ($4.38 Million AAV Through 2029)Worst Contract: Morgan Rielly ($7.5 Million AAV Through 2030)Montreal CanadiensBest Contract: Lane Hutson ($8.85 Million AAV Through 2034)Worst Contract: Noah Dobson ($9.5 Million AAV Through 2033)Ottawa SenatorsBest Contract: Jake Sanderson ($8.05 Million AAV Through 2032)Worst Contract: Linus Ullmark ($8.25 Million AAV Through 2029)