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What happens if Team is Over Cap
Asked Jul 21, 2019 by
What happens if a team is not cap compliant to start the season
Answer
Jul 21, 2019
A team cannot be over the cap when the season starts, the NHL does not allow it. A team would not be permitted to make a transaction or play a game if they were not cap compliant.
