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NHL Contracts Explained

Dive into NHL contract types, cap hit breakdowns, signing trends, and strategic insights for the current season.

NHL Salary Cap Explained (2024–25)

2025-05-1312 minutes

A comprehensive guide to the NHL salary cap for the 2024–2025 season. Learn how the NHL salary cap works, the current $88.5M cap ceiling and $65M floor, cap hit rules, historical cap figures, and FAQs. Updated with the latest NHL salary cap news to help fans and experts understand team payroll limits and regulations.

NHL Depth Charts Explained (2025): How Line Combinations Drive Strategy and Cap Efficiency

2024-11-014 minutes

Line combinations reveal a team’s strategy, cap efficiency, and outlook better than any traditional depth chart.

Deferred NHL Contracts: How Seth Jarvis Saved the Hurricanes Cap Space (2024)

2024-09-015 minutes

Seth Jarvis’ $63.2‑million extension shows how deferred salary cuts cap hit without cutting pay - proof this CBA‑approved tactic is here to stay.