salary cap
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The NHL’s 10 Most Valuable Contracts Entering the 2026–27 Season
The NHL’s veteran contracts are being redefined by star power and strategic planning, with McDavid’s extension showcasing a new era of team-friendly…
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Does the NHL Have a No-Trade Clause Problem? How Player Movement Protection Changed the Trade Market
An analysis of how no-trade and no-movement clauses affect NHL trades, why teams negotiated so much player control into contracts and why…
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Hurricanes’ 2026 Stanley Cup Win and the NHL’s New Playoff Salary Cap: What the Numbers Show
Only 5 of 21 cap-era Stanley Cup champions won while staying within the listed salary cap.
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The NHL Salary Cap Has Exploded Since 2005 — And It Might Not Be Slowing Down
The NHL salary cap has transformed the league, from a $39 million cap in 2005 to an incredible $104 million for the…