For teams in the National Hockey League, building a contender can take a lot out of you. With a scant $59.4 million to spend and players asking for larger contracts, it is hard to fathom creating a dynasty any more.
In fact, the last time anyone was given such a title was when the New Jersey Devils won three Stanley Cups in nine years. That’s right, the last NHL dynasty didn’t even include back-to-back championships.
Sure, the Red Wings would also be a factor, yet both are better examples for sustainable success under the cap.
If you’re in a pinch, under the gun, or strapped for cash, creating an NHL champion can be more than a headache with less than $60 million to spend, lowest of any professional league.
All that said, it isn’t inconceivable. In fact, I’m willing to wager that you could build on a budget of just $41.2 million (the current league low, belonging to the Atlanta Thrashers) and become a Stanley Cup winner.
Don’t believe me? Then let us have a look at each NHL franchise, building 18 skaters and two goalies into a low-budget powerhouse. In the interest of fairness, any players set to beco ...
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