Navigating the salary cap is crucial for NHL teams, as successful management leads to sustained performance while poor handling often results in struggles and front office changes. PHR will analyze each NHL team’s cap situation for the 2026-27 season, starting with the Bruins, who have a current cap charge of $98.6MM and $5.4MM in cap space. Key players with expiring contracts include F Matthew Poitras, D Mason Lohrei, and F Pavel Zacha, with potential raises expected for several. The projected upper limit for 2027-28 is $113.5MM, with the Bruins currently holding $35.1MM in cap space.
