Six NHL teams to be penalized by the NHL for salary cap violations

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Hunter Bowman
April 23, 2024 (4:24 PM)

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Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff reports that around six NHL teams are set to face salary cap penalties next season, according to CapFriendly.com. This financial hiccup could complicate plans for team management as they aim to build competitive rosters within the league's spending limits.

The teams, along with their respective overage penalties, vary, but here's a look at some players whose contract bonuses could push their teams further into the red:

In Edmonton, Corey Perry stands to gain an additional $50,000 if the Oilers make deep playoff runs, reaching both the Conference Final and Stanley Cup Final.

Across the board in New York, Jonathan Quick could pocket an extra $25,000 should the Rangers clinch the Stanley Cup.

Minnesota's young gun Marco Rossi might see a $212,500 bump if he lands a spot on the All-Rookie team.

Over in Boston, Milan Lucic could secure a hefty $200,000 bonus with a Bruins' Stanley Cup victory.

Down in Florida, Kyle Okposo is in line for a significant $500,000 boost if the Panthers can go all the way and win the Stanley Cup.

Meanwhile, Carolina's Jackson Blake could earn an additional $57,500 if he hits the 20-game mark this season, playoffs included.

The Carolina Hurricanes, notably, finished the season just scraping by with a mere $7,050 in cap space left. On the flip side, the Vegas Golden Knights remain penalty-free. General Manager Kelly McCrimmon's strategy of not deferring any salaries to the next season has kept them out of hot water, despite some scrutiny over his handling of the cap.

As it stands, the Edmonton Oilers are bearing the brunt with nearly $3.5 million in cap overage, the most among the listed teams, due to this season's payouts. As these potential bonuses loom, NHL teams will have to navigate these financial challenges while aiming for success on the ice.