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Brendan Smith

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NHL Teams Leverage Bonus Structures to Navigate Salary Cap in Free Agency

With the 2026‑27 free‑agency period underway, the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement offers performance bonuses that let teams sign veterans like Patrik Laine and Alex Ovechkin to low‑value contracts. These incentives, however, carry cap‑over penalties if milestones are missed, forcing clubs to balance risk and reward.

Jun 3, 2026