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NHL teams facing salary cap challenges ahead of new season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 9:27 PM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

NHL teams facing salary cap challenges ahead of new season

Summary

As the NHL’s training camp approaches, several teams are over the salary cap ceiling and must make adjustments. The Florida Panthers, Dallas Stars, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Vegas Golden Knights all face varied challenges to comply by the start of the 2026-27 season. The Panthers and Stars need to move players or adjust roster sizes, while the Maple Leafs consider placing Max Domi on long-term injured reserve. The Golden Knights have a significant cap overage of $8.66 million that requires resolution. Each team's management will need to strategize effectively to ensure compliance and competitive rosters.

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By the Numbers

•Florida Panthers need to trade or waive a player to stay cap-compliant.
•Dallas Stars are over by $1.36 million and may waive Kyle Capobianco.
•Toronto Maple Leafs can place Max Domi on LTIR to address $2.75 million overage.
•Vegas Golden Knights face an $8.66 million cap overage with roster adjustments needed.
•Teams have until the regular season begins to resolve their cap issues.

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What they're saying

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The NHL's off-season has left many teams either perilously close to the salary cap ceiling or over it. What teams are in cap trouble? And what do those teams need to do to be cap-compliant by the time the 2026-27 regular season begins?
— Yahoo Sports

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