Navigating the salary cap is crucial for NHL teams, with successful franchises effectively managing player contracts to avoid cap chaos. PHR will analyze each NHL team’s cap situation for the 2026-27 season, focusing on regular roster players. The Utah Mammoth currently have a cap charge of $99.4MM against an upper limit of $104MM, with key expiring contracts including forwards Lawson Crouse and Barrett Hayton. For the 2027-28 season, the projected upper limit is $113.5MM, allowing ample room for potential re-signings and roster additions.



