NHL Teams Prepare for Boost in Cap Space as Salary Ceiling Rises to $104 Million. The National Hockey League announced a significant increase to its salary cap for the upcoming season, with the cap projected to reach $104 million - an $8.5 million jump from the current figure. The rise in cap space is expected to give teams more flexibility in their roster decisions and potentially lead to increased spending on top talent. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman expressed optimism about the league's growth, highlighting the quality of hockey on display despite being outside of the traditional big-market hubs.
The NHL salary cap will climb to $104 million next season -- an $8.5 million increase. "It's a really good time, and we don't even have the biggest markets. This is about how good the hockey is," NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said Wednesday.
