NHL Rumors and News: 2021 Salary Cap, Boychuk update, and more

Anthony Scultore Updated: Mar 4, 2020

The NHL believes next year’s salary cap could be between $84 and $88 million which is much higher than the originally projected $83M. Cap pressed team’s will now have even more flexibility this summer which could make for an interesting draft and free agency season.

Cap News

Bill Daly announces he’s told teams the salary cap is projected to be between $84 to $88.2 million next year
— Eric Francis (@EricFrancis) March 4, 2020

On another note, there is a travel ban for NHL employees due to the Coronavirus scare.

Bettman just announced there is a travel ban outside North America, but anyone who travels personally to countries considered at risk must stay away from NHL team offices for two weeks upon their return.
— Eric Francis (@EricFrancis) March 4, 2020

Boychuk Ok

Last night the Islanders Johnny Boychuck took a skate to the face. Early news coming out is that he did get stitches on his eyelid but no damage to his eye was done. Lucky! Full Face Shields and Neck Guards should be a rule going forward.

Johnny Boychuk rushes off the ice after taking Artturi Lehkonen's skate to the face. Very scary. pic.twitter.com/NwpIQAzznP
— Brady Trettenero (@BradyTrett) March 4, 2020

Lou Lamoriello says there’s no damage to Johnny Boychuk’s eye, got him on the lid. His eye is closed after a plastic surgeon did the 90-stitch work. #Isles #Islanders #NHL
— Brian Heyman (@bheyman99) March 4, 2020

Puck Tracking Tech

A new era is dawning, what you don’t know is that these pucks have already been tested in the NHL but fears still exist that one could explode with all the high tech gadgetry in it. Read the full story below.

The #NHL is introducing a new puck containing sensitive electronic equipment for the opening night of the #StanleyCup Playoffs – after playing the majority of the regular season with a traditional one.

What could possibly go wrong?

Story: https://t.co/Bj9959ZLPu pic.twitter.com/KdxFUyXzNQ
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) March 4, 2020

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