NHL Up and Down the Boards – Oilers, Lightning Among Favorites on Early Playoff Series Prices
There is no guarantee that the Stanley Cup will be awarded this season, but there are NHL odds and playoff matchups if the NHL follows their regular playoff format.
NHL Free Agents & Trade Candidates – Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks star core players aren’t getting any younger. They have a nice mix of youngsters coming up, but they may have limited funds to work with this offseason.
NHL Free Agents & Trade Candidates – Carolina Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes have made numerous moves over the past year. They have around $72.3 million already committed to 15 players for next season. Their core is locked up.
NHL Free Agents & Trade Candidates – Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames have 13 players under contract next season at cost of over $64.5 million. They have a good list of free agents and they won’t be able to retain all.
NHL Trade & Free Agent Candidates – Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres had another disappointing season, and this offseason will be really important for general manager Jason Botterill. He should have some salary cap space to work with.
NHL Free Agents & Trade Candidates – Arizona Coyotes
Things haven’t gone as planned for the Arizona Coyotes this year. Taylor Hall could walk after the season, and they don’t have the salary cap space to work with like they once did.
If the NHL were to cancel the remainder of the regular season and the playoffs, it could cost hem upwards of $1 billion in hockey related revenue. HRR is directly tied to the salary cap.
There is some hope within the NHL and NHLPA that they can at least get some playoff hockey in this season. Playoffs could be expanded to include more than the typical 16 teams.