The end of the regular season also means the end of daily salary cap calculations across the NHL. With no more cap-related transactions left in the year, 11 teams have officially finished over the salary cap because players on entry-level or 35+ contracts earned performance bonuses that put them above the upper limit. They’ll carry bonus overage penalties in 2025-26 as a … [Read more...] about 11 Teams To Carry Bonus Overage Cap Penalties In 2025-26
Palat Returns To Practice Ahead Of Playoffs
New Jersey Devils’ forward Ondrej Palat was back at practice today after suffering an undisclosed injury in the final week of the regular season that required him to miss Wednesday night’s game against the Red Wings, per team reporter Amanda Stein. Palat left a game against Boston after blocking a shot, but his x-rays came back negative, and he appears ready to go for the … [Read more...] about Palat Returns To Practice Ahead Of Playoffs
Islanders’ Cole Eiserman Likely Returning To Boston University For Sophomore Year
Top Islanders prospect Cole Eiserman is expected to return to Boston University for his sophomore season in 2025-26, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com and The Hockey News reports. He’ll wait at least another year before considering signing his entry-level contract. Selected 20th overall by the Isles in last year’s draft, Eiseman is the crown jewel of New York’s prospect pool by a … [Read more...] about Islanders’ Cole Eiserman Likely Returning To Boston University For Sophomore Year
Hardman And McLaughlin Sent Back To Utica
The Devils announced that they’ve returned forwards Mike Hardman and Marc McLaughlin to AHL Utica. Both players were recalled on Wednesday and suited up in their regular season finale. Hardman had an assist in two NHL games while contributing 35 points with the Comets. As for McLaughlin, his NHL season wrapped up with two goals and three assists in 14 games between New Jersey … [Read more...] about Hardman And McLaughlin Sent Back To Utica
Devils Dougie Hamilton Returns From Injury
The Devils Dougie Hamilton is in the lineup tonight against the Detroit Red Wings, per a team announcement. The defender has missed the past 18 games due to a lower body injury he sustained on March 4th against the Dallas Stars. He has recovered quicker than expected after it was originally thought he would miss the remainer of the regular season. According to an NHL release, … [Read more...] about Devils Dougie Hamilton Returns From Injury