10 NHL Teams Facing Long-Term Salary-Cap Concerns

June 2nd, 2015 by Lyle Richardson Leave a reply »

The Associated Press (via USA Today) reports NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman expects the salary cap for 2015-16 to settle in around $71 million, depending upon fluctuations in the Canadian dollar. That will make things difficult for NHL teams with limited cap space next season.

If the Canadian dollar remains weak, increases in the salary cap could remain marginal. Several clubs will feel the pinch. Some have a considerable amount invested in cap payroll over the period, while others have promising young talent due for substantial raises.

The following slideshow examines the NHL teams that are facing long-term salary-cap concerns. Projected cap space, key free agents and roster depth factored into this ranking. Feel free to voice your opinion in the comments section.

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