Edmonton Oilers

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Valued at $1.6B following a 14% year-over-year increase, the franchise benefits from a dominant market position in Western Canada, a modernized Rogers Place (opened 2016) that drives premium venue economics, and a resurgent on-ice product anchored by Connor McDavid—widely regarded as hockey's most marketable talent. Strong operating margins ($30M on $250M revenue) are supported by solid local media deals and playoff revenue cycles, though the franchise remains constrained by Edmonton's smaller metropolitan footprint relative to peer NHL markets. Katz's ownership since 2008 has prioritized long-term asset appreciation through facility investment, positioning the team to capitalize on potential NHL media rights expansions and international revenue opportunities tied to McDavid's global brand appeal.