Buffalo, NY (WBEN) While the NHL and the players association continue talks with a mediator, Forbes is ranking the teams by value. The Sabres are in the bottom third of the list.

The original six teams top the list, led by the Toronto Maple Leafs with a value of $1 billion. The New York Rangers are second at $750 million, and Montreal third at $575 million.

While a Powerball jackpot won't be enough to buy those teams, even if they were for sale, that c can't be said for teams like the St. Louis Blues, ranked at the bottom at $130 million.

The Sabres are ranked 22nd at $175 million. Terry Pegula bought the team in February 2011. Forbes noted, "Despite the Sabres missing the playoffs last season the team's average television rating on the MSG network clocked in at 6.6, the second-highest local cable number in the NHL."

Here is the full list from Forbes:

Maple Leafs – $1 billion
Rangers - $750 million
Canadiens - $575 million
Blackhawks - $350 million
Bruins - $348 million
Red Wings - $346 million
Canucks - $342 million
Flyers - $336 million
Penguins - $288 million
Kings - $276 million
Capitals - $250 million
Flames - $245 million
Stars - $240 million
Oilers - $225 million
Sharks - $223 million
Senators - $220 million
Wild - $218 million
Avalanche - $210 million
Devils - $205 million
Jets - $200 million
Ducks - $192 million
Sabres - $175 million
Lightning - $174 million
Panthers - $170 million
Predators - $167 million
Hurricanes - $162 million
Islanders - $155 million
Blue Jackets - $145 million
Coyotes - $134 million
Blues - $130 million