Analyzing The Rising NHL Salary Cap

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of the rising NHL salary cap and its effects on Canadian markets.

HOUR 1 - The Buffalo Sabres took Game 1 from the Montreal Canadiens. The Ducks showed the Vegas Golden Knights how mighty they are. The NHL Norris Trophy nominees are in and Oilers D-man Evan Bouchard didn't make the cut. The Enigma is returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers. And the Calgary Stampeders lock down their QB for 2 more years. Reports are out that the NHL salary cap will be increasing for next season. While the increase is great for players, for Canadian NHL markets, it could make it more difficult to get players to come play in Canadian markets. Tom Mayenknecht explains why. The Green Zone

People in this episode

Hosts: Jamie, Locker

Guest: Tom Mayenknecht

Topics covered

• NHL salary cap
• Buffalo Sabres
• Montreal Canadiens
• Evan Bouchard
• Pittsburgh Steelers
• Calgary Stampeders
• sports news

Keywords

• NHL
• salary cap
• Buffalo Sabres
• Montreal Canadiens
• Evan Bouchard
• Pittsburgh Steelers
• Calgary Stampeders
• Tom Mayenknecht

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Buffalo Sabres, Montreal Canadiens, Ducks, Vegas Golden Knights, NHL, Oilers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Calgary Stampeders

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