NHL salary cap could increase by $4.5 million next season | NHL.com
‘State of the League is very strong,’ Commissioner says after Board of Governors meeting
That’s some exciting news.
Oilers’ Brown already making impact after reunion with McDavid
There could not be a better landing spot for Connor Brown than here in Edmonton. He knew it when he signed right away on July 1, and he was even more sure after a two-goal night — both assisted by McDavid — in a 7-2 pre-season romp over the Calgary Flames.
Breaking: NHL player performs better when playing with arguably the best player in the entire NHL.
32 Thoughts: Bettman talks salary cap, expansion at Board of Governors
The biggest thing that came out of Wednesday’s Board of Governors meeting in New York City is that the NHL is looking at an $87-88 million cap figure in 2024-25. Elliotte Friedman covers that and more in a new 32 Thoughts blog.
…another expansion?
WHL suspends Wenatchee coach Constantine
Wenatchee Wild coach Kevin Constantine was suspended indefinitely by the Western Hockey League on Wednesday by making what the league called “derogatory comments of a discriminatory nature.”
Yikes.
Kaliyev to have Player Safety hearing for actions in Kings game | NHL.com
Forward facing discipline for kneeing Ducks forward De Leo
It’s still the preseason, for heaven’s sake.
When are young, exciting NHL teams ready to turn the corner?
“It’s a young man’s game,” sure, but even these days, that only seems to get you so far. Justin Bourne writes about teams that try to make the step from out of the playoffs to firmly inside.
The road (back) to contention is a long one.
ESPN crew gears up for Bedard-Crosby matchup, opening night tripleheader | NHL.com
Oct. 10 slate begins schedule of 100 games exclusively on network, ESPN+, ABC, Hulu
Opening night has some good stuff scheduled.