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Washington Capitals to Acquire and Shut Down CapFriendly Website

The Capitals' purchase of CapFriendly will end public access to the popular NHL salary cap resource after July 5th.

Overview

  • CapFriendly has been an essential tool for NHL fans, teams, and media since its inception in 2016.
  • The acquisition by the Capitals means the site will be integrated into their in-house operations.
  • Other NHL teams that had contracts with CapFriendly have been informed their agreements will be terminated.
  • CapFriendly's tools and data have been crucial for tracking player contracts, cap status, and team finances.
  • Alternatives like PuckPedia exist but may not fully replace CapFriendly's comprehensive offerings.