If there is one thing that has been reacting for a few years already in the playoffs, it is the famous salary ceiling nonexistent.
We only have to think of the Golden Knights of Vegas with Mark Stone, the 2021 edition of the Lightning of Tampa Bay with its $ 18 million above the mass during the series. And now there is Evander Kane and the EDMONTON Oilers who arouse interest at this level too.
When should the salary ceiling be respected during spring dance?
According to Elliotte Friedman, it would be soon, while in view of the next collective agreement, it could become compulsory for alignment.
This is what he mentioned during his most recent visit to Sportsnet 590, with Matt Marchese and Mike Futa.
Elliotte Friedman: In the new CBA they may make it so your playoff lineup that goes on the ice must be cap compliant; you can have whatever you want on your roster but your actual lineup must be under the cap – SN 590
— NHL Rumour Report (@NHLRumourReport) June 20, 2025
Note that it would not be the total salary of all players in the training, but only the 18 players on the ice as well as the two goalkeepers.
We already know that the addition of the payroll in series has already been discussed, but it is above all the aspect of the players dressed for the match which arouses my interest more.
Teams will be able to find ways to get around the regulations in another way, despite everything. Such an idea would be a step in the right direction, but it would not be as drastic as in season.
It would still give teams to the teams, while being fairer for everyone. Having a long -term injured player should not get you out.
The payroll in series is very interesting, because from year to year, it is a subject that greatly reacts.
At the end of the season, we seem to see players come back just in time for the series when they would possibly be ready to return to the game before. But since the salary would count on the mass, the team does not dress it.
I can’t wait to see what the new collective agreement will give, interesting changes could be made.
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