Michael Carcone ranks among the top 10 most valuable NHL scorers for the 2023-2024 season.
Despite falling short of the expectations of Coyotes fans in Arizona sports betting, the final season of professional hockey in the Valley had some positive aspects. One highlight was winger Michael Carcone’s performance, as he scored 29 points while earning $775,000. This equates to earning a point for every $26,724 he made during the 2023-24 season.
Although Arizona ended the season in seventh place in the NHL’s Central Division with 77 points, they found a bright spot in Carcone’s performance. The third-year winger had the 10th lowest average cost per point in the league.
Yengols.com utilized CapFriendly to determine the Top 10 NHL players with the highest cap hit per point earned in the regular season. Players on entry-level contracts were excluded from the list.
Top 10 NHL Scorers with the Highest Value in the 2023-2024 Season
Rank/Player | Cap Hit (2023-24) | Points (2023-24) * | $ Per Point* |
| $825,000 | 56 | $14,732 |
Thomas Novak preys on others. | $800,000 | 45 | $17,777 |
Brandon Hagel’s quickness on the ice is lightning-fast. | $1,500,000 | 75 | $20,000 |
Noesen’s hat trick leads the Hurricanes to victory. | $762,500 | 37 | $20,608 |
The Bruins’ Danton Heinen secures the victory. | $775,000 | 36 | $21,527 |
Darren Raddysh, wearing jersey number 6, is renowned for his lightning-quick agility on the ice. | $762,500 | 33 | $23,106 |
Dakota Joshua has been signed by the Canucks. | $825,000 | 32 | $25,781 |
A goal was scored by James van Riemsdyk of the Bruins. | $1,000,000 | 38 | $26,315 |
Number 9 for the Rangers is Erik Gustafsson. | $825,000 | 31 | $26,612 |
The Coyotes acquired Michael Carcone in a trade. | $775,000 | 29 | $26,724 |
The dollar amount per point was rounded up to improve clarity.
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Where does Carcone rank in the NHL wide?
Carcone was ranked 10th in the NHL for cost per point at $26,724, just behind Erik Gustafsson of the New York Rangers who earned a point for every $26,612 on his $825,000 contract.
Jonathan Drouin of the Colorado Avalanche demonstrated exceptional value by scoring 56 points on a contract worth $825,000, equating to an average of $14,732 per point. Thomas Novak of the Nashville Predators was not far behind, tallying 45 points on a $800,000 salary cap hit, resulting in $17,777 per point.
Including Brandon Hagel from the Tampa Bay Lightning, who earned 37 points on a salary of $1.5 million ($20,000 per point), Stefan Noesen from the Carolina Hurricanes, who earned 37 points on a salary cap hit of $762,500 ($20,608 per point), and Danton Heinen from the Boston Bruins, who earned 36 points on a salary cap hit of $775,000 ($21,527 per point), these players stand out as some of the most cost-effective in the NHL this season.
Even though the franchise relocated to Salt Lake City, Arizona can find solace in the fact that Carcone’s stellar performance during the 2023-24 season brought happiness to the team.
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Brett Holmes took the photo for USA Today.
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Peterson Christopher has spent more than seven years reporting on sports and sports betting in Arizona for ArizonaSports.com, the Tucson Weekly, and the Green Valley News. He currently holds the position of lead writer at yengols.com.
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