NHL superstar Connor McDavid inked a two-year, $25 million contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers on Monday.

The three-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner contract’s average annual value (AAV) pales in comparison to some other sport’s athletes, including a pair of former Boston Red Sox players.

“Your regular reminder about how NHL salaries stack up against other sports 🤯,” The Athletic posted on Bluesky.

Your regular reminder about how NHL salaries stack up against other sports 🤯 — The Athletic (@theathletic.com) 2025-10-07T15:01:37Z

Among the handful of notable names on the list shared by The Athletic are former Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi ($15 million AAV) and ex-Boston starting pitcher Nick Pivetta ($13.75 million AAV).

Benintendi is in his third season with the Chi

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