Navigating the salary cap is crucial for NHL front offices, with successful teams managing player contracts effectively to avoid chaos. PHR is examining each NHL team’s cap situation for the 2025-26 season, starting with the Montreal Canadiens, who currently have a cap hit of $95.17MM. Key entry-level contracts include Zachary Bolduc and Ivan Demidov, both with potential bonuses, while signed players like Patrik Laine and Kirby Dach face uncertain futures due to injuries and performance issues.
