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TSN’s McKenzie on the ‘upper limit’ for 2012-2013: $70.3 million, for now
by George Malik on 05/31/12 at 08:45 PM ET
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TSN’s Bob McKenzie has offered two “biggies” regarding free agency, starting with the “upper limit” that all GM’s will work with this summer—as all signs point to teams not being penalized for operating under an “upper limit” that may be cranked down…
Keeping in mind there’s a new CBA coming (hopefully), upper limit of salary cap for next season (technically speaking) is $70.3M.
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In other words, IF the CBA weren’t expiring, next season’s salary cap based on Hockey Related Revenue would be $70.3M. But CBA is expiring.
And, well, if you’re interested in the “best player not in the NHL,” McKenzie offers this:
It’s my understanding ANA has til 5 pm ET on Sunday June 24 to sign prospect Justin Schultz. If not, he’s UFA then, able to sign on July 1.
And as a result, per Capgeek:
Further to @TSNBobMckenzie tweet, that would make the #NHL salary cap floor $54.3m. Started at $23m in 2005.
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Bettman and Owners can’t use that as a argument in CBA talks but they will somehow make it an issue. I don’t how anyone can take the owners side in CBA talks.
Posted by FlyersFan on 05/31/12 at 11:43 PM ET
People like me will do our best to ensure that fans remain informed of the realities of what’s going to transpire. I promise.
Posted by George Malik from South Lyon, MI on 05/31/12 at 11:54 PM ET
So the cap floor is now about what the ceiling was when the cap was instituted.
This has lockout written all over it.
I have a feeling there will be a lot of college hockey in my fall and winter.
Posted by Red Winger from Sault Ste Marie on 06/01/12 at 10:58 AM ET
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Let’s hope the CBA talks are less acrimonious this time around.
Posted by SYF from the Flood on 05/31/12 at 09:02 PM ET