Drive-By Body Pierce Posted November 17 Posted November 17 BIG INCREASE COULD BE COMING FOR THE SALARY CAP SPORTSNET: Elliotte Friedman reports the NHL and NHLPA will examine the possibility of raising the salary cap by between $7 million and $9 million for 2025-26. He indicated that league revenue has “outpaced the guardrails on the salary cap” that were put in place as part of the 2020 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The cap can rise by a maximum of five percent as per the collective bargaining agreement (CBA). However, it can increase by a wider margin if the league and the PA agree. If they stick with five percent, the cap will rise to $92.5 million for 2025-26. It is currently at $88 million. SPECTOR’S NOTE: The league is usually cautious in raising the cap. However, they could face pressure from team owners because several notable superstars (such as New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterakin) seek significant raises on their next contracts. A salary cap between $95 million and $98 million next season would alleviate the cap crunch facing several teams, making it easier to retain key players or bolster their roster depth. https://www.spectorshockey.net/2024/11/sunday-nhl-rumor-roundup-november-17-2024/ 2 1 Quote
Jess Posted November 17 Posted November 17 Was bound to happen eventually with the years of flat cap combined with rising inflation. 1 Quote
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BPA Posted November 17 Posted November 17 Such a big increase will help soften the blow from the OEL buyout. It’s $4.77M the next 2 years. Quote
gwarrior Posted November 17 Posted November 17 6 minutes ago, BPA said: Such a big increase will help soften the blow from the OEL buyout. It’s $4.77M the next 2 years. Ya beat me to that one. Quote
Canuck You Posted November 17 Posted November 17 I also love the way PA deals out contracts, Doesn't sign players long-term with ridiculous contracts except key pieces..Good management and lot's of cap space is going to make this team great for years to come. 1 Quote
Coconuts Posted November 17 Posted November 17 I'll be a bit surprised if they max it out, but them going past a 4.5M increase wouldn't be surprising. 4.5-6.5M maybe. Quote
HKSR Posted November 17 Posted November 17 6 minutes ago, Coconuts said: I'll be a bit surprised if they max it out, but them going past a 4.5M increase wouldn't be surprising. 4.5-6.5M maybe. Isn't there some kinda formula involved? Quote
Coconuts Posted November 17 Posted November 17 6 minutes ago, HKSR said: Isn't there some kinda formula involved? I can't think of anything off the top of my head, but maybe? Quote
Reg Posted November 17 Posted November 17 One thing is certain the Oil can't afford McDick if the league sticks with five percent increments. Quote
DrJockitch Posted November 17 Posted November 17 Helps the search for a top 4 d that’s for sure. 1 Quote
fanfor42 Posted November 17 Posted November 17 31 minutes ago, DrJockitch said: Helps the search for a top 4 d that’s for sure. Yes. PA will trade for a top 4 D at or before the trade deadline. The cap possibly going up that much could mean that the player we get isn't just a rental - which would be fantastic. Quote
Drive-By Body Pierce Posted November 17 Author Posted November 17 3 hours ago, HKSR said: Isn't there some kinda formula involved? It's a certain percentage of league revenue I believe, with the 5% maximum year-over-year caveat. 1 Quote
Canuckpuckluck1 Posted November 18 Posted November 18 If it goes up $9M, then does that mean Toronto, Vegas and Tampa spend $127M next season....just asking for a friend? 1 Quote
wai_lai416 Posted November 18 Posted November 18 if it goes up by that much it softens the shock of EP's 11.3 mil on the cap.. but at the same time I can see Boeser getting as much if not more than Miller based on cap %.. and demko will be seeking over 9 on his next contract. Quote
Canuckpuckluck1 Posted November 18 Posted November 18 9 minutes ago, wai_lai416 said: if it goes up by that much it softens the shock of EP's 11.3 mil on the cap.. but at the same time I can see Boeser getting as much if not more than Miller based on cap %.. and demko will be seeking over 9 on his next contract. Its somewhat dangerous to be putting Demko's name alongside large numbers. I don't dispute when he is healthy he is worth every penny but you need to have cap space to sign a quality second goalie. Lankinen has been awesome so far ( as our second goalie) and for pennies on the dollar but that will be gone next year as he is currently playing himself onto a roster at good money somewhere ( hell maybe even here) Quote
wai_lai416 Posted November 18 Posted November 18 19 minutes ago, Canuckpuckluck1 said: Its somewhat dangerous to be putting Demko's name alongside large numbers. I don't dispute when he is healthy he is worth every penny but you need to have cap space to sign a quality second goalie. Lankinen has been awesome so far ( as our second goalie) and for pennies on the dollar but that will be gone next year as he is currently playing himself onto a roster at good money somewhere ( hell maybe even here) you think players care? if he ain't getting it here he's getting it elsewhere.. I mean sure you can always cheap out on goalies and gamble.. look at Colorado edmonton Toronto LA.. what failed them every year in the spring? goaltending... teams that runs a 1a 1b goalie don't win in the post season.. name 1 team that runs a goalie platoon in the regular season that did well in the post season? I can't think of any.. Carolina?? what have they won? Quote
Diamonds Posted November 18 Posted November 18 42 minutes ago, wai_lai416 said: you think players care? if he ain't getting it here he's getting it elsewhere.. I mean sure you can always cheap out on goalies and gamble.. look at Colorado edmonton Toronto LA.. what failed them every year in the spring? goaltending... teams that runs a 1a 1b goalie don't win in the post season.. name 1 team that runs a goalie platoon in the regular season that did well in the post season? I can't think of any.. Carolina?? what have they won? I don't think the other option is necessarily to run a rotation. But, if I'm paying for a Connor Hellebuyck I want the Hellebuyck that plays ~65 games a season. If he can only play ~50 games then I want a different Hellebuyck or he better take a discount. Demko has been fantastic for us when healthy. This season will be a good test to see if once he's back he can stay healthy the rest of the season. As much as I like him, if he can't then we might want to consider a goalie swap trade in the summer if Demko is looking for $$9M+. Quote
Coconuts Posted November 18 Posted November 18 1 hour ago, wai_lai416 said: if it goes up by that much it softens the shock of EP's 11.3 mil on the cap.. but at the same time I can see Boeser getting as much if not more than Miller based on cap %.. and demko will be seeking over 9 on his next contract. Boeser gets at least 8 regardless of what happens with the cap, more if we see a 7-9M jump Quote
wai_lai416 Posted November 18 Posted November 18 1 hour ago, Diamonds said: I don't think the other option is necessarily to run a rotation. But, if I'm paying for a Connor Hellebuyck I want the Hellebuyck that plays ~65 games a season. If he can only play ~50 games then I want a different Hellebuyck or he better take a discount. Demko has been fantastic for us when healthy. This season will be a good test to see if once he's back he can stay healthy the rest of the season. As much as I like him, if he can't then we might want to consider a goalie swap trade in the summer if Demko is looking for $$9M+. so where is the other hellebuyck going to come from?? the canucks style of hockey requires a goalie to stand on their head. I dont want to pay demo the 9mil or higher.. but it's not like we really have a choice.. silov looks nothing close to ready for the NHL and someone will probably pay lank 3-3.5mil next year.. who the heck is going to swap you a goalie that's good but not as good as demo but only cost half the price? Quote
Diamonds Posted November 18 Posted November 18 34 minutes ago, wai_lai416 said: so where is the other hellebuyck going to come from?? the canucks style of hockey requires a goalie to stand on their head. I dont want to pay demo the 9mil or higher.. but it's not like we really have a choice.. silov looks nothing close to ready for the NHL and someone will probably pay lank 3-3.5mil next year.. who the heck is going to swap you a goalie that's good but not as good as demo but only cost half the price? They are definitely not readily available, but if Demko goes on the market there will be some big offers. Filip Gustavsson could be one. Maybe even Sorokin if Lamoriello starts trying to shake things up. Quote
Hammertime Posted November 18 Posted November 18 I kinda hope not. While it's good for us raising the cap too fast seems not good for the league. Raise it 3-4m a year for a few years IMO. Quote
Elias Pettersson Posted November 18 Posted November 18 (edited) 9 hours ago, HKSR said: Isn't there some kinda formula involved? Total revenue divided by 50% (player’s share) divided by 32 teams would be the cap number. However, pre-COVID they were using past revenues as barometers to calculate hockey revenue. Post-COVID they are now using real numbers. So HHR (hockey related revenue) will be higher starting in 2025-2026. They are also re-negotiating the CBA next season as well. So you can probably estimate a $100 million cap by 2026-2027 season as HHR will be close to $7 billion… Edited November 18 by Elias Pettersson Quote
Elias Pettersson Posted November 18 Posted November 18 11 minutes ago, Hammertime said: I kinda hope not. While it's good for us raising the cap too fast seems not good for the league. Raise it 3-4m a year for a few years IMO. It’s tied to HHR (hockey related revenue). It’s in the CBA. So they can’t just arbitrarily pick a number… Quote
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