During the NHL general managers meetings last March, NHL.com's Dan Rosen reported the salary cap could rise from its current ceiling of $71.4 million to $74 million for 2016-17.
Rosen noted that increase will depend upon the NHL Players Association voting to approve its 5 percent growth-factor clause. On June 4, Sportsnet's Joe Pack cited Elliotte Friedman reporting the possibility the salary cap could decline to below $70 million if the PA vote against that clause.
For teams with limited salary-cap space for next season, such as the Chicago Blackhawks (pictured above), even a marginal raise in the cap ceiling could force them to shed salary.
Here's a look at several NHL teams that could shed salary this offseason. Cap payroll for 2016-17, projected cap space under a flat cap, notable free agents and roster needs factored into this compilation.
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NHL Teams That Could Shed Salary This Offseason
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