With the frenzy from the opening day of the free-agent market faded, a handful of clubs remain uncomfortably close to the cap. Some could be forced to free up more dollars via the trade market.
Last week, we examined the Western Conference clubs that could shed salary and the players who could become cap casualties. This week, it’s the Eastern Conference.
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins made two cost-cutting moves last month, shipping out Phil Kessel to Arizona and Olli Maatta to Chicago. Following their recent signing of winger Branden Tanev, Cap Friendly indicates they have just over $1.