We’ll hit on more of this later on, but for now here’s an overview on what was covered at the NHL general manager meetings. Discuss at your leisure.
The salary cap will (probably) increase!
Bill Daly says the NHL's salary cap is projected to be $75.5M-$76M next season, but adds it will depend on inflator negotiations with NHLPA.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) March 8, 2017
That helps everyone, obviously, and should give the Sharks a little more flexibility going forward as some of these young guys will be getting raises soon.