NHL Rules Flip-Flop Frenzy

GMs across the league scramble as the NHL rolls out playoff salary caps and LTIR limits that slam the door on those sneaky roster tricks we've seen for years. Teams now submit cap-compliant lineups before every postseason game, with relief capped at last year's average salary to keep the playing field level. Dress codes loosen up too, letting players ditch the ties for something with personality, while bigger shifts like an 84-game schedule loom for 2026-27.