WOW: Players owe Gary Bettman and NHL more than seventy million dollars
The NHL is raising the salary cap due to increased ad revenue, but fans and players remain concerned as the boost falls short of expectations.
The league is considering a modest $1 million cap increase, with potential for further adjustments. Players are obligated to bear escrow, hindering cap raises due to their $70 million debt.
How and why the NHL salary cap could still see a larger increase this offseason
Most likely it'll bump just $1 million, but here's why NHLPA exec director Marty Walsh won't «close the door» on more.
This poses challenges for star players wanting to stay with their teams, while fans suffer from owners' financial issues. Leadership concerns persist under Gary Bettman.
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JUIN 9 | 1236 ANSWERS WOW: Players owe Gary Bettman and NHL more than seventy million dollars Is Bettman a good commissioner? |
Yes | 258 | 20.9 % |
No way | 978 | 79.1 % |
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