NHL Locks in 2026-27 Cap Ceiling

The NHL finally drops the hammer on the 2026-27 salary cap, giving GMs across the league their first real number to crunch as they plot summer moves. Front offices have been whispering about projected growth rates for months, but this official figure shifts the chessboard for every contender and pretender. Teams hugging the upper limit right now feel the squeeze, while cap-strapped rebuilders see a glimmer of relief in the horizon.