The NHL cap ceiling is likely to grow $1 million to $82.5 million next season.
Next year's NHL salary cap ceiling is projected to be $82.5M.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) December 10, 2021
This is on projected NHL revenues of $5 billion this year, as the players work to repay the $1 billion debt to the owners as a result of cap ceiling increased beyond revenue growth. This was planned by the players, to lower escrow. It is expected that the debt will be paid off in three years.
#NHL says the Players’ $1 billion debt to owners is expected to be paid off in three seasons, including this one, at which point the salary cap can be re-linked the HRR and rise dramatically.
In other words, it’s possible for a significant cap increase in 2024-25 season.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) December 10, 2021
After that three year mark, we should see big increases in the cap ceiling thanks to the new TV contract, which will help the Rangers a bunch. But owners will cry COVID for the next decade, so expect to see some battles on this front for a while.
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