Every NHL Team’s Best Value Contract in 2024-25

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Every NHL team’s best value contract in 2024-25

By Harman Dayal
June 15, 2025

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St. Louis Blues 2024-25 Best Performers Relative to Cap

Best contract in 2024-25: Dylan Holloway

Dylan Holloway wasn’t just the top contract on the Blues; he was one of the best bang-for-buck performers in the entire NHL. He took off in late November with Jim Montgomery’s arrival, scoring 22 goals and 55 points in his last 55 games. He was a terrific play driver due to his pace, energy, forechecking and improved playmaking as well. Holloway is a growing star with another year left at a steal of a $2.29 million cap hit.

Philip Broberg, acquired from Edmonton in a corresponding offer sheet, enjoyed a massive breakout season, too. He was a two-way, top-four beast, with the Blues controlling 52 percent of expected goals and outscoring teams by 20 goals during his five-on-five shifts.

Robert Thomas is one of the most underrated first-line centers in the NHL, locked up for another six years at a $8.125 million cap hit that is aging beautifully. Thomas ranked third among all players with 45 points in his final 30 games.

Colton Parayko is an elite shutdown defenseman but also had an offensive renaissance this season, scoring 16 goals and 36 points in 64 games. Cam Fowler, his partner after a midseason trade, was terrific value for his $4 million AAV, too.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/640457 ... t-2024-25/

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Every NHL team’s best value contract in 2024-25

By Harman Dayal
June 15, 2025

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St. Louis Blues 2024-25 Best Performers Relative to Cap

Best contract in 2024-25: Dylan Holloway

Dylan Holloway wasn’t just the top contract on the Blues; he was one of the best bang-for-buck performers in the entire NHL. He took off in late November with Jim Montgomery’s arrival, scoring 22 goals and 55 points in his last 55 games. He was a terrific play driver due to his pace, energy, forechecking and improved playmaking as well. Holloway is a growing star with another year left at a steal of a $2.29 million cap hit.

Philip Broberg, acquired from Edmonton in a corresponding offer sheet, enjoyed a massive breakout season, too. He was a two-way, top-four beast, with the Blues controlling 52 percent of expected goals and outscoring teams by 20 goals during his five-on-five shifts.

Robert Thomas is one of the most underrated first-line centers in the NHL, locked up for another six years at a $8.125 million cap hit that is aging beautifully. Thomas ranked third among all players with 45 points in his final 30 games.

Colton Parayko is an elite shutdown defenseman but also had an offensive renaissance this season, scoring 16 goals and 36 points in 64 games. Cam Fowler, his partner after a midseason trade, was terrific value for his $4 million AAV, too.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/640457 ... t-2024-25/

Or another way to put it: A darn good GM!

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Someone should tell Dom Les-random-consonants from The Athletic. He's hap CP55 listed as a boat anchor for years.

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Those "outrageous" off sheet contracts sure have aged well. Laughing