This dataset contains comprehensive player statistics and contract details for the 2024-25 National Hockey League (NHL) season. It merges both on-ice performance metrics and contractual information, making it valuable for fans, analysts, sports journalists, and data scientists interested in exploring hockey performance, salary cap dynamics, and advanced analytics.

• With over 1,100 players and 40 different variables, the dataset enables research on topics such as:
• Correlation between performance and salary (e.g., goals vs. average annual value).
• Team-level performance across conferences and divisions.
• Comparisons by age, position, and role.
• Insights into faceoff, time-on-ice, and situational play statistics