Capped out: Flat salary cap makes NHL teams get creative

[ASFN Admin]

In the 16 years since the salary cap has been a reality in the NHL, it never has been this much of a challenge to maneuver. The defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning set a roster that, when injury allowances are factored in, is just $334 from the cap ceiling. It's a similar situation for the St. Louis Blues, who are within $300,000 of the cap with hopes of adding Vladimir Tarasenko when he's ready to return from another shoulder operation.

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