NHL Announces Record Salary Cap Increases Through 2028
The salary cap will rise by $25.5 million over three seasons, reflecting the league's financial growth and providing teams with greater roster flexibility.
- The NHL and NHLPA announced the salary cap will increase to $95.5 million in 2025-26, $104 million in 2026-27, and $113.5 million in 2027-28.
- These increases represent the largest jumps since the cap system was introduced in 2005, following years of stagnation due to the pandemic.
- The league's record $6.2 billion revenue last season, bolstered by sponsorships and media deals, enabled the aggressive cap growth.
- Teams with long-term contracts for star players and larger market franchises are expected to benefit most from the increased flexibility.
- Canadian teams face potential challenges due to currency exchange rates, which could widen the financial gap with U.S.-based teams.
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