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Colorado Avalanche | Western | Central | $83,212,500$83.21M | $4,787,500$4.79M | $4,787,500$4.79M | $-6,125,000$-6.13M | 19/23 | 42/50 | 65% | 32% | 5% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Detroit Red Wings | Eastern | Atlantic | $70,351,806$70.35M | $17,648,194$17.65M | $17,648,194$17.65M | $1,588,889$1.59M | 20/23 | 45/50 | 49% | 20% | 9% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Boston Bruins | Eastern | Atlantic | $79,363,333$79.36M | $8,636,667$8.64M | $8,636,667$8.64M | $1,383,333$1.38M | 22/23 | 44/50 | 52% | 34% | 3% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York Islanders | Eastern | Metropolitan | $87,950,000$87.95M | $50,000$50K | $50,000$50K | - | 22/23 | 45/50 | 60% | 27% | 13% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Carolina Hurricanes | Eastern | Metropolitan | $74,143,333$74.14M | $13,856,667$13.86M | $13,856,667$13.86M | - | 21/23 | 43/50 | 46% | 32% | 6% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York Rangers | Eastern | Metropolitan | $82,876,524$82.88M | $5,123,476$5.12M | $5,123,476$5.12M | $512,500$513K | 22/23 | 45/50 | 57% | 29% | 8% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pittsburgh Penguins | Eastern | Metropolitan | $84,475,767$84.48M | $3,524,233$3.52M | $3,524,233$3.52M | $3,729,167$3.73M | 23/23 | 50/50 | 50% | 33% | 9% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Toronto Maple Leafs | Eastern | Atlantic | $85,544,667$85.54M | $2,455,333$2.46M | $2,455,333$2.46M | - | 20/23 | 43/50 | 67% | 26% | 4% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ottawa Senators | Eastern | Atlantic | $86,090,715$86.09M | $1,909,285$1.91M | $1,909,285$1.91M | $1,225,000$1.23M | 21/23 | 47/50 | 56% | 31% | 9% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Buffalo Sabres | Eastern | Atlantic | $73,450,516$73.45M | $14,549,484$14.55M | $14,549,484$14.55M | $1,444,444$1.44M | 20/23 | 42/50 | 40% | 40% | 2% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Montreal Canadiens | Eastern | Atlantic | $78,569,584$78.57M | $9,430,416$9.43M | $9,430,416$9.43M | $5,266,250$5.27M | 20/23 | 42/50 | 54% | 13% | 17% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Philadelphia Flyers | Eastern | Metropolitan | $88,829,763$88.83M | $-829,763$-830K | $-829,763$-830K | $11,691,429$11.69M | 23/23 | 48/50 | 52% | 31% | 5% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Jersey Devils | Eastern | Metropolitan | $83,023,897$83.02M | $4,976,103$4.98M | $4,976,103$4.98M | $1,788,897$1.79M | 22/23 | 43/50 | 57% | 29% | 7% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Florida Panthers | Eastern | Atlantic | $87,233,334$87.23M | $766,666$767K | $766,666$767K | $1,741,667$1.74M | 22/23 | 46/50 | 58% | 23% | 16% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington Capitals | Eastern | Metropolitan | $98,270,001$98.27M | $-10,270,001$-10.27M | $-10,270,001$-10.27M | $2,252,500$2.25M | 22/23 | 51/50 | 71% | 36% | 2% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
St. Louis Blues | Western | Central | $80,660,834$80.66M | $7,339,166$7.34M | $7,339,166$7.34M | - | 23/23 | 51/50 | 53% | 31% | 8% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tampa Bay Lightning | Eastern | Atlantic | $87,270,000$87.27M | $730,000$730K | $730,000$730K | - | 22/23 | 43/50 | 58% | 30% | 12% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Calgary Flames | Western | Pacific | $67,175,834$67.18M | $20,824,166$20.82M | $20,824,166$20.82M | $1,875,000$1.88M | 22/23 | 42/50 | 53% | 19% | 3% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Utah Hockey Club | Western | Central | $78,079,643$78.08M | $9,920,357$9.92M | $9,920,357$9.92M | $2,253,334$2.25M | 23/23 | 45/50 | 42% | 39% | 5% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dallas Stars | Western | Central | $81,756,241$81.76M | $6,243,759$6.24M | $6,243,759$6.24M | $3,378,740$3.38M | 20/23 | 44/50 | 57% | 27% | 6% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
San Jose Sharks | Western | Pacific | $73,354,170$73.35M | $14,645,830$14.65M | $14,645,830$14.65M | $7,274,170$7.27M | 22/23 | 48/50 | 47% | 21% | 7% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chicago Blackhawks | Western | Central | $81,322,500$81.32M | $6,677,500$6.68M | $6,677,500$6.68M | $3,166,667$3.17M | 22/23 | 42/50 | 49% | 31% | 9% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Los Angeles Kings | Western | Pacific | $85,090,000$85.09M | $2,910,000$2.91M | $2,910,000$2.91M | $4,575,000$4.58M | 22/23 | 43/50 | 52% | 32% | 8% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Edmonton Oilers | Western | Pacific | $88,354,167$88.35M | $-354,167$-354K | $-354,167$-354K | $6,566,667$6.57M | 21/23 | 43/50 | 58% | 31% | 4% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Anaheim Ducks | Western | Pacific | $66,281,667$66.28M | $21,718,333$21.72M | $21,718,333$21.72M | - | 23/23 | 47/50 | 47% | 20% | 8% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vancouver Canucks | Western | Pacific | $87,984,167$87.98M | $15,833$16K | $15,833$16K | $3,059,167$3.06M | 23/23 | 49/50 | 58% | 32% | 7% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nashville Predators | Western | Central | $87,404,199$87.40M | $595,801$596K | $595,801$596K | $11,805,556$11.81M | 20/23 | 45/50 | 48% | 31% | 7% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Winnipeg Jets | Western | Central | $82,198,691$82.20M | $5,801,309$5.80M | $5,801,309$5.80M | $5,466,667$5.47M | 23/23 | 42/50 | 51% | 24% | 12% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota Wild | Western | Central | $86,468,590$86.47M | $1,531,410$1.53M | $1,531,410$1.53M | $15,381,090$15.38M | 22/23 | 47/50 | 50% | 23% | 7% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Columbus Blue Jackets | Eastern | Metropolitan | $70,851,666$70.85M | $17,148,334$17.15M | $17,148,334$17.15M | $825,000$825K | 19/23 | 40/50 | 42% | 30% | 7% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vegas Golden Knights | Western | Pacific | $91,639,983$91.64M | $-3,639,983$-3.64M | $-3,639,983$-3.64M | - | 23/23 | 47/50 | 57% | 34% | 13% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Seattle Kraken | Western | Pacific | $81,627,857$81.63M | $6,372,143$6.37M | $6,372,143$6.37M | - | 21/23 | 50/50 | 53% | 31% | 8% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Signings
Jul 20 2024 | Vancouver Canucks
Daniel Sprong
Standard | 1 yrs
$975,000
Cap Hit
$975,000
Pat Brisson | CAA Sports LLC
Jul 19 2024 | Detroit Red Wings
Joseph Veleno
Standard | 2 yrs
$4,550,000
Cap Hit
$2,275,000
Philippe Lecavalier | Quartexx Management
Jul 19 2024 | Los Angeles Kings
Liam Greentree
Entry Level | 3 yrs
$2,925,000
Cap Hit
$975,000
J.P. Barry | CAA Sports LLC
Jul 19 2024 | New Jersey Devils
Cam Squires
Entry Level | 3 yrs
$2,610,000
Cap Hit
$870,000
Andrew Maloney |
Jul 18 2024 | Pittsburgh Penguins
Harrison Brunicke
Entry Level | 3 yrs
$2,625,000
Cap Hit
$875,000
Daren Hermiston | Wasserman Hockey
Jul 18 2024 | Nashville Predators
Adam Wilsby
Standard | 1 yrs
$775,000
Cap Hit
$775,000
Jul 17 2024 | Carolina Hurricanes
Jack Drury
Standard | 2 yrs
$3,450,000
Cap Hit
$1,725,000
Pat Brisson | CAA Sports LLC
All Signings
Trades
Jul 15 2024
The Colorado Avalanche acquired Kevin Mandolese and a 2026 7th round pick from the Ottawa Senators for a 2026 6th round pick
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Jul 15 2024
The Ottawa Senators acquired Xavier Bourgault and Jake Chiasson from the Edmonton Oilers for Roby Jarventie and a 2025 4th round pick
Full Details
All Trades
Transactions
Jul 20 2024 | Vancouver Canucks
Daniel Sprong
Sprong signed a one-year, $975,000 contract with Vancouver on Saturday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Jul 20 2024
Austin Czarnik
Czarnik signed a one-year contract with SC Bern of Switzerland's National League on Saturday.
Jul 20 2024
Linus Weissbach
Weissbach signed a two-year contract with Frolunda HC in the SHL on Saturday.
Jul 19 2024 | Los Angeles Kings
Liam Greentree
Greentree signed a three-year, entry-level deal with the Los Angeles Kings on Friday, per PuckPedia.
Jul 19 2024 | Detroit Red Wings
Joseph Veleno
Veleno signed a two-year, $4.55 million contract with the Detroit Red Wings on Friday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Jul 19 2024 | New Jersey Devils
Cam Squires
Squires inked a three-year, entry-level contract with the New Jersey Devils on Friday.
Jul 18 2024 | Pittsburgh Penguins
Harrison Brunicke
Brunicke signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday.
All Transactions
Injuries
OUT | Abdomen
Jamie Drysdale
Drysdale has resumed skating after undergoing surgery in April, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports Wednesday.
Expected Return: Sep 22, 2024
OUT | Hip
Evander Kane
Kane has been dealing with a hip issue but there has not yet been a decision on whether or not he'll need surgery, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.
Expected Return: Sep 22, 2024
OUT | Ankle
Christopher Tanev
Tanev (ankle) signed a six-year, $27 million contract with Toronto on Monday.
Expected Return: Sep 22, 2024
OUT | Ankle
Troy Stecher
Stetcher (ankle) signed a two-year, $1.575 million contract with the Edmonton Oilers on Monday.
Expected Return: Sep 22, 2024
OUT | Abdomen
Sean Couturier
Couturier said he's recovering from a "little sports hernia surgery, lower abs," Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports Thursday.
Expected Return: Sep 22, 2024
OUT | Shoulder
Jimmy Vesey
Vesey suffered a separated shoulder in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Florida Panthers, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.
Expected Return: Sep 22, 2024
OUT | Upper Body
Daniil Tarasov
Expected Return: Sep 23, 2024
All Injuries
Insights and Insiders
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What Is the NHL Salary Cap?
The NHL salary cap is the total amount that NHL teams may pay for players. The amount set as the salary cap each year depends on the league’s revenue for the previous season. As it is a 'hard cap,' there are no exemptions. However, if a player is injured and it's thought that they will miss at least 10 NHL games and 24 days in the season, their team can put them on long-term injured reserve (LTIR). By doing so, they can surpass the salary cap.
The salary cap was introduced to prevent teams with the most revenue signing all the top players, which was becoming a problem in the '90s and early 2000s. For instance, by signing a number of top-performing players and significantly spending more than the majority of other teams, the Detroit Red Wings were able to win three Stanley Cups in that time.
This led to the 2004-05 CBA negotiations, during which the entire season was cancelled — the first time a labor dispute has ever caused a cancellation in a major sports league in North America. At the time of the negotiations, teams were spending around 75 percent of their revenues on salaries — much higher than any other North American sports league. Eventually, they agreed to the general structure that remain today, including the mandatory payment to players in US dollars.
The concept of a salary cap is not new to the NHL. One was first introduced during the Great Depression, at which time the salary cap per team was $62,500 and $7,000 per player.
Salary Cap History
Since its reintroduction in the 2005-06 season, the NHL salary cap had risen every year until the pandemic shortened 2020-2021 season:
| 2005-2006 | $39.0 million |
| 2006-2007 | $44.0 million |
| 2007-2008 | $50.3 million |
| 2008-2009 | $56.7 million |
| 2009-2010 | $56.8 million |
| 2010-2011 | $59.4 million |
| 2011-2012 | $64.3 million |
| 2012-2013 | $60.0 million * |
| 2013-2014 | $64.3 million |
| 2014-2015 | $69.0 million |
| 2015-2016 | $71.4 million |
| 2016-2017 | $73.0 million |
| 2017-2018 | $75.0 million |
| 2018-2019 | $79.5 million |
| 2019-2020 | $81.5 million |
| 2020-2021 | $81.5 million |
| 2021-2022 | $81.5 million |
| 2022-2023 | $82.5 million |
* During the 2012-13 season, there was a lockout. The salary cap was set to $60 million, but NHL hockey teams were allowed to spend a pro-rated $70.2 million for the shortened season.
The salary floor (the minimum that a team must spend as a whole) is 85 percent of the salary midpoint. For the 2021-22 season, the cap floor is $60.2 million.
History of the Teams
Originally, there were just six NHL teams, called the Original Six. In the 1967-68 season, six new teams were added. The Original Six formed the East Division and the new six formed the West Division.
In 1974, six more NHL hockey teams joined the league, creating 18 in total. The league then took four teams from the World Hockey Association when it ceased to exist in 1979. With the Cleveland Barons gone in 1978, this brought the total to 21 teams.
There was no further expansion to the league until the '90s. The next new NHL team was the San Jose Sharks in 1991. Another eight were added in the subsequent decade to reach 30 teams by 2000. Finally, in 2016, Gary Bettman, the NHL commissioner, announced that another new NHL team — the Vegas Golden Knights — would join the List of NHL Teams, making 31 teams for the 2017-18 season.
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