The NHL’s deputy commissioner, Bill Daly is doing his media rounds and provided several updates. Regarding the investigations into Evander Kane for gambling, he believes it will be concluded before training camp opens. On the Blackhawks sexual assault cover-up allegations, there is no timetable.
NHL Rumors: Salary Cap to rise by $1 million
Daly confirmed with the media that the NHL salary cap is expected to go up to $82.5 million next season, a million dollar increase.
This is great news, even if it is just a small raise to the ceiling.