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‘Didn’t see that coming’: NHLers reflect league’s cash-infused off-season
League revenue from television and advertising is fueling a wave of long-term deals, including contracts worth up to $163.2 million.
- The NHL's salary cap will jump to $104 million for the 2026-27 season, triggering massive player extensions including Colorado Avalanche defenceman Cale Makar's eight-year, $163.2 million agreement.
- Rising revenue from national television contracts and advertising is fueling this growth, moving the cap up from $95.5 million last season following the flat range during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Chicago Blackhawks centre Connor Bedard signed a $75 million extension and San Jose Sharks counterpart Macklin Celebrini secured $94 million, prompting Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser to call the market "crazy."
- Montreal Canadiens winger Cole Caufield, who signed an $62.8 million extension, emphasized winning remains the priority; Sharks centre Celebrini described balancing value with team success.
- Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka views this capital influx as an opportunity for stability, though he warns some teams will regret contracts; Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby noted the ecosystem "just evolves.
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The Toronto Star+4 Reposted by 4 other sources
‘Didn’t see that coming’: NHLers reflect league’s cash-infused off-season
Leo Carlsson was in the car with his dad when the phone rang.
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Winnipeg Free Press+4 Reposted by 4 other sources
'Didn't see that coming': NHLers reflect league's cash-infused off-season
Leo Carlsson was in the car with his dad when the phone rang.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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