Edmonton Oilers Hit With Hefty Penalty by The NHL
The NHL introduced a salary cap at $82,500,000 for this season. The league has projected an increase of at least $1,000,000 for the following season. However, it has been reported that around 15 teams will be unable to spend up to the new cap limit. These teams will face a reduced operating level for next season due to performance bonuses. With some facing as large at $4.5m cap penalties, and the Edmonton Oilers are on the list.
It is hoped that the NHL will increase the salary cap for next season to provide some relief for teams, including the Edmonton Oilers. Below is a list of the teams affected by the cap limit for the upcoming season.
Boston Bruins
$4,500,000
Philadelphia Flyers
$1,187,500
Montreal Canadiens
$1,170,000
Edmonton Oilers
$850,000
Vancouver Canucks
$850,000
Colorado Avalanche
$637,500
New York Rangers
$610,891
Carolina Hurricanes
$450,000
New Jersey Devils
$422,500
Dallas Stars
$372,829
Florida Panthers
$212,500
Seattle Kraken
$129,910
San Jose Sharks
$25,000
St. Louis Blues
$20,000
Washington Capitals
$20,000
$4,500,000
Philadelphia Flyers
$1,187,500
Montreal Canadiens
$1,170,000
Edmonton Oilers
$850,000
Vancouver Canucks
$850,000
Colorado Avalanche
$637,500
New York Rangers
$610,891
Carolina Hurricanes
$450,000
New Jersey Devils
$422,500
Dallas Stars
$372,829
Florida Panthers
$212,500
Seattle Kraken
$129,910
San Jose Sharks
$25,000
St. Louis Blues
$20,000
Washington Capitals
$20,000
Hopefully Bettman can do what is right and raise the salary cap next season.
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