While the salary cap was a thorn in the Flames’ side throughout the 2016-17 season, it likely will not be in 2017-18. And with reports that the cap could be anywhere from $73-$77 million, it could leave the Flames with that much more room to make use of.
Projected 2017-18 NHL salary cap: $73M-$77M, depending on if NHLPA exercises 5% inflator.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) May 29, 2017
The NHL is willing to leave the salary cap flat next season, which would lower players' escrow payments. They meet with NHLPA next week.