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NHL salary cap to increase to $104 million in 2026-27

The NHL salary cap will climb to $104 million next season -- an $8.5 million increase. "It's a really good time, and we don't even have the biggest markets. This is about how good the hockey is," NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said Wednesday.

Flyers' Noah Cates ruled out for series vs. Hurricanes

Flyers center Noah Cates will miss the rest of their series against the Hurricanes with a lower-body injury, the team announced on Wednesday.

Gary Bettman: Current NHL playoff format works well

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman joins "The Pat McAfee Show" to discuss the current format of the NHL postseason.

Cirelli, Nelson, Suzuki named finalists for Selke Trophy

Brock Nelson and Nick Suzuki are first-time NHL awards finalists, joining Anthony Cirelli as Selke Trophy contenders for top defensive forward.

Stanley Cup odds: Sabres slight favorite over Canadiens as series begins

The Avalanche, Hurricanes and Golden Knights lead Stanley Cup favorites with the second round underway.

PWHL to nix expansion draft with eye on four new teams joining

The PWHL is revamping its expansion rules, including the elimination of an expansion player draft, in preparing to add as many as four markets for next season.

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