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Vegas' Cap Wizards Face $104M NHL Ceiling
NHL owners approve a hefty jump to $104 million for the 2026-27 salary cap, sending fans into a frenzy over how Vegas pulls off their usual LTIR magic. Golden Knights GM Kelly McCrimmon has mastered the gray areas before, but this increase puts every front office on notice to rethink their rosters. With UFAs like Eichel and Pietrangelo locked in long-term, the Knights' maneuvering room shrinks, and the league watches closely for any cap circumvention attempts.
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