NHL salary cap projections may see significant increase by 2028
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 12:17 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Industry insiders predict a substantial upward adjustment to the NHL's salary cap by summer 2028. Current projections are seen as too low, failing to reflect true revenue trends since the pandemic. Expectations of new television deals could further boost revenues, impacting player contract negotiations and team strategies. Executives believe that teams holding cap space may gain a competitive edge as financial conditions change in the coming years.
- •NHL salary cap expected to rise significantly by summer 2028.
- •Insiders claim current projections underestimate actual revenues.
- •New media rights deals could inject substantial revenue.
- •Teams are adjusting contract negotiations based on anticipated cap growth.
- •Clubs with available cap space may gain a competitive advantage.
- 12:17 AMYahoo Sports — The NHL Salary Cap May Be Hiding a Massive Surprise Set to Reshape Hockey by 2028
"Industry insiders agree: the NHL's official salary cap projections are far too low, and a seismic correction looms.
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