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Connor Bedard leads highest-paid WHL alumni for 2026-27 NHL season

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Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Connor Bedard leads highest-paid WHL alumni for 2026-27 NHL season

Summary

As the 2026-27 NHL season approaches, former WHL players dominate the salary rankings. Connor Bedard of the Chicago Blackhawks tops the list with a cap hit of $15 million after signing a five-year extension. Leon Draisaitl of the Edmonton Oilers follows closely at $14 million. Brayden Point of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Seth Jones of the Florida Panthers are both at $9.5 million, while Mark Stone of the Vegas Golden Knights rounds out the top five. The WHL season is set to start on September 18.

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•Bedard signed a five-year extension with a $15 million cap hit.
•Draisaitl's cap hit is $14 million following his eight-year deal in 2024.
•Point and Jones carry cap hits of $9.5 million each.
•Stone is an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.
•The NHL season starts on September 18.

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Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 11:34 AM
5 Highest-Paid WHL Alumni For The 2026-27 NHL Season
A look at the top five highest-paid WHL alumni in the NHL this season.

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