NHL Players to Get Record $170M Rebate as League Business Thrives

NHL players are set to receive a record $170 million rebate for the 2025-26 season, representing an additional 5.5% on top of their salaries from last season. This payout stems from the league's 50-50 revenue split system, with NHL revenue now outpacing player salaries to the point that escrow deductions were halted in January 2025. The exact figure will be confirmed in several months once the league finalizes its accounting and the players' union reviews the books.