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Detroit Red Wings among top 10 most valuable NHL teams

Detroit Red Wings among top 10 most valuable NHL teams
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The Detroit Red Wings are one of the original six members of the National Hockey League and are also one of the most valuable franchises in the league, according to a new report from Forbes.

According to Forbes, the Red Wings are the ninth most valuable franchise in the NHL with a value of $700 million. That's a 14 percent increase in value from 2016.

Forbes also said the team has a revenue of $141 million with a $5.4 million operating income.

The New York Rangers are the most valuable franchise in the league for the third straight year, according to Forbes. They are worth $1.5 billion which is up 20 percent from last year.

Coming in at second is the Toronto Maple Leafs with a $1.4 billion value, just beating out the Montreal Canadiens who are worth $1.25 billion.

The Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins round out the top five.

Detroit is also worth more than the rival Pittsburgh Penguins, who come in at No. 10 with a $650 million value.