The NHL’s salary cap growth is expected to slow down despite rising revenues, according to the league’s commissioner, as current cap inflation pressures begin to ease. The statement highlights a shift in financial dynamics, where rapid increases in player salaries may stabilize even if overall league earnings keep climbing. Analysts and teams will be watching closely to see how this adjustment could impact team budgets and player contracts moving forward. The comments come as the league navigates ongoing discussions about financial sustainability in an era of record-breaking revenue.

The year-over-year growth in the salary cap eventually will taper off even if revenues continue to grow, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said, because the current cap inflation, resulting in soaring ...