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Key Changes in the New CBA MOU
The new CBA changes NHL rules on LTIR, retention trades, contracts details, & more
Upcoming Playoff Cap & Changes to Long-Term Injury Reserve (LTIR)
The new MOU outlines limits on in-season LTIR & a new playoff cap accounting
11 Players File for Arbitration
11 RFA's will have hearings from July 20 to Aug 4 if not settled prior
Why is Logan Couture on IR with the San Jose Sharks instead of LTIR?
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PuckPedia Exclusive on bonus overage cap charges for 25-26
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Over 40 NHL prospects will have their team draft pick rights expire on June 1
NHL Announces 2025-2026 Offer Sheet Tiers
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Trade Bait Scouting
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The #GoJetsGo signed 23 y/o RFA D Isaak Phillips to a 2 year two-way contract
Cap Hit: $812.5K
Yr 1: $775K NHL, $375K Minors, $425K Guaranteed
Yr 2: $850K/$400K/$450K
Rep'd by Paul Capizzano @QuartexxHockey
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Jeff Skinner 1 Year $3M contract with #SJSharks comes with a full NTC through Jan 30, 2026, it converts to a 6 team trade list from Jan 31, 2026 through the remainder of the playing season
Rep'd by Donald Meehan @TheHockeyAgency
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Current:
If team does not have cap room for 20 players, after playing short for 1 game, can call up player with cap hit of League Min + $100K & they carry no cap hit
New:
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We summarized key changes in the new CBA, including:
-New Min Salaries & Max ELC Comp
-Qualifying Offers
-Post deadline 4-recall rule
-Roster Emergency Exceptions (leads to cap charge next season)
-Perf Bonus Eligibility
-Double Retention
Details:
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We calculated the new Playoff Cap Hit for the rosters that played in the final 2025 Cup Final Game:
#LetsGoOilers Playoff Cap Hit was $80.6M vs $88M Cap
#TimetoHunt Playoff Cap Hit was $93.0M vs $88M Cap
See full calculations & details on Playoff Cap:
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We calculate the new Playoff Cap Hit for the rosters that played in the final 2025 Cup Final Game:
#LetsGoOilers was $80.6M vs $88M Cap
#TimetoHunt was $93.0M vs $88M Cap
See full calculations:
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Check out our Overview on LTIR changes & new playoff cap!
Playoff Cap Hit Highlights:
-Cap Hits are not pro-rated for mid-season acquisitions
-Buried Cap Hit Charges during the year count as cap hit even if player not dressed or on team
Full details
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