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Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers: How Much Are They Worth?

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Have you ever wondered what the Calgary Flames or the Edmonton Oilers are worth?

Forbes magazine has broken it down.

According to the publication, which named the Toronto Maple Leafs the most expensive NHL franchise with a value of $1 billion, the Calgary Flames came in at number 12, while the Oilers ranked 14th, almost dead smack in the middle of the 30-team organization.

With a revenue of $106 million for the 2011-2012 season, the Oilers were valued by Forbes at $225 million, while the Flames, who earned $117 million during the same season, were valued at $245 million.

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NHL TEAM VALUES

15. San Jose Sharks(01 of15)

$223 millionRead the entire list on ForbesAlamy (credit:Alamy)

14. Edmonton Oilers(02 of15)

$225 millionRead the entire list on ForbesAlamy (credit:Alamy)

13. Dallas Stars(03 of15)

$240 millionRead the entire list on ForbesGetty Images (credit:Getty Images)

12. Calgary Flames(04 of15)

$245 millionRead the entire list on ForbesAlamy (credit:Alamy)

11. Washington Capitals(05 of15)

$250 million.Read the entire list on ForbesGETTY IMAGES (credit:Getty Images)

10. LA Kings(06 of15)

$276 million. Read the entire list on Forbes (credit:AP)

9. Pittsburgh Penguins(07 of15)

$288 millionRead the entire list on ForbesPittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby skates during an informal workout with teammates at the Iceoplex in Canonsburg, Pa., on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012. The NHL would've opened the regular season on Thursday if it weren't for the current lockout. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic (credit:AP)

8. Philadelphia Flyers(08 of15)

$336 millionRead the entire list on ForbesFILE - This April 7, 2012 file photo shows Philadelphia Flyers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky keeping his eye on the action during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, in Pittsburgh. The Flyers have traded Bobrovsky to the Columbus Blue Jackets for three draft choices. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File) (credit:AP)

7. Vancouver Canucks(09 of15)

$342 millionRead the entire list on ForbesVancouver Canucks' goalie Cory Schneider uses his blocker to deflect a Los Angeles Kings shot away from the net during the second period of game 5 of an NHL Western Conference quarterfinal Stanley Cup playoff hockey series in Vancouver, British Columbia on Sunday April 22, 2012. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck) (credit:AP)

6. Detroit Red Wings(10 of15)

$346 millionRead the entire list on ForbesThis Feb. 23, 2012 file photo shows Detroit Red Wings center Darren Helm celebrating his goal against the Vancouver Canucks in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit. Helm has agreed to a four-year deal to remain with the Detroit Red Wings. General manager Ken Holland announced the contract Tuesday, June 19, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File) (credit:AP)

5. Boston Bruins(11 of15)

$348 millionRead the entire list on ForbesThis March 19, 2012 file photo shows Boston Bruins' Tyler Seguin during an NHL game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Boston. The Bruins continued their pre-lockout signing strategy Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, agreeing with Seguin on a six-year, $34 million contract extension. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File) (credit:AP)

4. Chicago Blackhawks(12 of15)

$350 millionRead the entire list on ForbesHead coach Joel Quenneville of the Chicago Blackhawks and (L-R) Viktor Stalberg #25, Patrick Kane #88, Jonathan Toews #19, Bryan Bickell #29 and Brendan Morrison #17 watch the closing minutes from the bench against the Phoenix Coyotes in Game Six of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the United Center on April 23, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Coyotes defeated the Blackhawks 4-0 to win the series 4 games to 2. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

3. Montreal Canadiens(13 of15)

$575 millionRead the entire list on ForbesMontreal Canadiens' Francis Bouillon arrives for an informal hockey training session, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, at the team's training facility in Brossard, Quebec. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Graham Hughes) (credit:AP)

2. New York Rangers(14 of15)

$750 millionRead the entire list on ForbesNew York Rangers goalie Martin Biron looks on during an informal NHL hockey practice in Amherst, N.Y., Monday, Sept. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/David Duprey) (credit:AP)

1. Toronto Maple Leafs(15 of15)

$1 billionRead the entire list on ForbesToronto Maple Leafs players acknowledge the crowd at the end of their last home game of the season as they defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning during overtime NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Thursday, April 5, 2012. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette) (credit:AP)

The disparity between teams is cause for concern, the report stated, pointing out that the average price of the top six teams in the league

"Our data illustrates the league’s conundrum. Fueled by a 9% increase in overall revenue to $3.4 billion during the 2011-12 season, the average National Hockey League team is now worth $282 million, 18% more than a year ago," Forbes says.

"But the spread between the rich and poor teams is dramatic. The five most valuable teams–the Maple Leafs ($1 billion), New York Rangers ($750 million), Montreal Canadiens ($575 million), Chicago Blackhawks ($350 million) and Boston Bruins ($348 million)–are worth $605 million, on average.

"The five least valuable–the Carolina Hurricanes ($162 million), New York Islanders ($155 million), Columbus Blue Jackets ($145 million), Phoenix Coyotes ($134 million) and St. Louis Blues ($130 million)–are worth just $145 million, on average."

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