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NHL Introduces $95.5M Playoff Salary Cap This Spring

3/31/2026

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  • The National Hockey League (NHL) has introduced a playoff salary cap of $95.5 million, effective this spring, as part of the recent collective bargaining agreement.
  • The rule eliminates the previous loophole allowing teams to exceed the cap with long-term injured reserve players.
  • To aid compliance, the NHL launched a playoff cap calculator within the SAP-NHL Front Office App, enabling real-time roster adjustments and aiming to enhance competitive balance.