Stanley Cup winners receive several rewards:
- Prize Money: The Stanley Cup winning team shares a playoff bonus pool of approximately $6.5 million in 2025. This is divided among the players, with each player on a 27-man roster receiving about $242,000 on average. This bonus is part of the NHL's Playoff Player Fund, which supplements players' regular season earnings during the playoffs.
- Stanley Cup Ring: Each player on the winning team receives a Stanley Cup ring, a championship ring that is an annual NHL award for the Stanley Cup winners. Teams also give rings to coaches, trainers, scouts, executives, and other staff members.
- The Stanley Cup Trophy: The winning team gets to hoist the Stanley Cup, the iconic championship trophy of the NHL.
The playoff bonuses reflect extra earnings on top of regular contracts, with higher bonuses awarded progressively to teams that advance further in the playoffs. The cup itself and the rings carry significant prestige and historical value beyond the monetary rewards. In summary, Stanley Cup winners get the championship trophy, championship rings, and a financial bonus pool shared among players and key team staff.
