Report: Maple Leafs top NHL team valuations at $4.25B

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An NHL franchise now is valued at an average of $2.1 billion, with the Toronto Maple Leafs worth double that, according to research compiled by Sportico.

The Leafs, for the fifth straight year, top the NHL team valuation list, now carrying a $4.25 billion valuation. They are followed by the New York Rangers ($3.65 billion), Montreal Canadiens ($3.3 billion), B