Frank Seravalli has reported that next season, the salary cap is rising $2 million to $75 million. The Toronto Maple Leafs are in good shape. With two RFA’s to sign, Connor Brown and Zach Hyman, the Leafs have cap space to sign Brian Boyle and a backup goalie. The Toronto Maple Leafs now have $14,054,166 available minus the bonus overage penalty from their stupendous rookie class.
The team could end up paying out as much as $5,582,500 in bonuses this season, which league sources believe would be the second-highest total ever. sportsnet.ca
At this point, the Maple Leafs don’t have $14,054,166 to spend for the upcoming season due to performance bonuses paid to the rookies.