US EditionNHL free agency frenzy: Salary cap jump fuels an unpredictable market
- NHL teams are entering an active free agent period in 2025 fueled by a salary cap increase from $88 million to $95.5 million.
- This larger cap follows rising league revenues and an extended collective bargaining agreement, although the free agent class lacks franchise-changing talent.
- Managers including San Jose's Mike Grier and Tampa Bay's Julien BriseBois expect busy but disciplined spending as some teams aim to progress beyond rebuilding stages.
- Back-to-Back Stanley Cup winners Florida secured the playoff MVP Sam Bennett with a new contract, while 28-year-old Mitch Marner, fresh off a 100-point season, could lead the free agent class unless signed to a long-term deal.
- With cap growth expected to continue, NHL teams face the challenge of staying patient and true to their processes amid increased money and competition in the market.
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Start of NHL’s free agency expected to lack frenzy with many high-profile players off the board
The NHL’s free agency period opens Tuesday, but most top talent is already off the market. On Monday, the Vegas Golden Knights landed Mitch Marner in a sign-and-trade with Toronto. Florida re-signed Aaron Ekblad and Brad Marchand and kept them…
National Hockey League teams will have a lot of money to spend.
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