That’s fantastic news for NHL teams and fans alike! With the salary cap rising to $88 million for the 2024-2025 season, teams will have a bit more flexibility to manage their rosters and potentially pursue key players or make strategic moves to strengthen their lineups.
Even though it’s just a $300,000 increase from the anticipated $87.7 million, every little bit counts, and it could make a significant difference for teams in terms of their roster construction and salary cap management. Overall, it’s a positive development for the league and sets the stage for an exciting upcoming season.
It sounds like the Montreal Canadiens will have some significant cap space to work with for the upcoming season, especially with the increase in the salary cap. With a projected payroll of $78,586,250 and approximately $9.5 million in cap space, there’s certainly room for the team to make some impactful acquisitions or strategic moves to strengthen their roster.
Kent Hughes, the Canadiens’ general manager, may indeed be eyeing this opportunity to make a notable acquisition, especially given the flexibility provided by the cap space and the number of players currently under contract. With only 41 players under contract out of a possible 50, Hughes will have plenty of room to maneuver in terms of player signings and potential trades.
In other NHL news, it’s exciting to hear that Montreal will be hosting the Four Nations Tournament, as confirmed by Gary Bettman. This event will likely be a fantastic opportunity for hockey fans in Montreal to witness top-tier international competition right in their own city. It’s another positive development for the sport and for the Canadiens’ fan base.
The first four games will take place in the Canadian metropolis, and the last three in Boston.
Hearing #NHL salary cap upper limit next season will be $88 million – a slight rise from the $87.7 million figure called for in the CBA’s MOU.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) June 8, 2024
But the most important match excluding the final (Canada vs. USA) will be played on Canadian soil. France Margaret Bélanger says it’s a privilege to welcome the best international players in the world.
