As the National Hockey League (NHL) continues to thrive, a growing concern is emerging among fans and teams alike: the skyrocketing cost of being a hockey enthusiast. With the NHL salary cap reaching an all-time high, the price of attending a live game, buying merchandise, and subscribing to streaming services is also on the rise. From expensive ticket prices to lavish player contracts, the financial burden of following the NHL is becoming increasingly daunting for many fans. As the league's popularity continues to grow, will the escalating costs of hockey fandom price out the very fans who made the NHL great in the first place?

The NHL salary cap has never been higher. Neither has the cost of hockey fandom  Deseret News