The NHL and NHLPA on Friday announced increases to the salary cap’s upper limit and floor for the next three seasons. The agreements for 2026-27 and 2027-28 are “subject to potential minor adjustments”:
2025-26 Upper Limit: $95.5 Million Lower Limit: $70.6 Million
2026-27 Upper Limit: $104 Million Lower Limit: $76.9 Million
2027-28 Upper Limit: $113.5 Million Lower Limit: $83.9 Million
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5:15 pm - 01.31.2025DowntownNHL, NHLPA agree to raise cap
The NHL and NHLPA on Friday announced increases to the salary cap’s upper limit and floor for the next three seasons. The agreements for 2026-27 and 2027-28 are “subject to potential minor adjustments”:
2025-26
Upper Limit: $95.5 Million
Lower Limit: $70.6 Million
2026-27
Upper Limit: $104 Million
Lower Limit: $76.9 Million
2027-28
Upper Limit: $113.5 Million
Lower Limit: $83.9 Million
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