It's been revealed that the NHL is penalizing six teams for salary cap violations this season. While the focus has been on the Vegas Golden Knights and Mark Stone's LTIR placement, which is within the rules, these six teams are facing penalties for bonuses paid to players this year.
According to reports, these penalties will result in at least $1 million in overage penalties against next season's salary cap for each team, marking an all-time high.
While some teams had planned for this, it's still a significant issue, especially in hindsight. For instance, the Edmonton Oilers' penalty includes a large portion for Connor Brown's bonus, despite his low production this season.
These penalties highlight the need for a re-evaluation of the NHL's salary cap system, as teams continue to find ways to navigate around the rules. Hopefully, discussions during the offseason will lead to some changes.
