The Carolina Hurricanes have been a force to be reckoned with in recent seasons, and their shrewd salary cap management is a major reason for their success. In this post, we’ll dive deep into the Hurricanes’ cap space, player contracts, and how they navigate the NHL’s complex salary cap rules.
Understanding the Carolina Hurricanes’ Salary Cap
The NHL salary cap sets a limit on the total amount teams can spend on player salaries. Every team must stay under the cap ceiling to compete. The Carolina Hurricanes must carefully manage their payroll to assemble a competitive roster while staying cap compliant.
Hurricanes Cap Space – What Does It Mean?
Cap space is the difference between the current Carolina Hurricanes salaries and the upper limit set by the salary cap. This space allows them flexibility. They can use it to sign new players, make trades, or re-sign existing stars. Teams with ample cap space are in favorable positions, especially at the trade deadline.
Examining Key Carolina Hurricanes Salaries
The Hurricanes have a well-balanced payroll. Star players like Sebastian Aho, Andrei Svechnikov, and Brent Burns command hefty salaries. However, the team also boasts cost-effective depth options. This balance gives them flexibility in roster building.
Staying Cap Friendly: Carolina Hurricanes’ Approach
The Carolina Hurricanes maintain a strong reputation for savvy cap management. They frequently utilize creative contract structures, including performance bonuses and strategically placed buyout clauses. This gives them potential wiggle room and keeps their salary cap situation healthy.
The Future of the Hurricanes’ Salary Cap
The Hurricanes have some significant contracts expiring in the coming years, potentially freeing up cap space for signings or bold moves. Keeping an eye on their payroll is important as fans look toward the team’s future.
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Carolina Hurricanes Salary Cap – Hurricanes Cap Space
| FORWARDS | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | TERMS | POS | AGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aho, Sebastian | $9,750,000 | $9,750,000 | $9,750,000 | $9,750,000 | $9,750,000 | $9,750,000 | NMC | C | 26 |
| Svechnikov, Andrei | $7,750,000 | $7,750,000 | $7,750,000 | $7,750,000 | $7,750,000 | UFA | LW, RW | 24 | |
| Kotkaniemi, Jesperi | $4,820,000 | $4,820,000 | $4,820,000 | $4,820,000 | $4,820,000 | $4,820,000 | C | 24 | |
| Kuznetsov, Evgeny | $3,900,000 | UFA | RSM-NTC | C | 32 | ||||
| Martinook, Jordan | $3,050,000 | $3,050,000 | $3,050,000 | UFA | M-NTC | LW, RW | 31 | ||
| Staal, Jordan "C" | $2,900,000 | $2,900,000 | $2,900,000 | UFA | NMC | C, LW | 35 | ||
| Roslovic, Jack | $2,800,000 | UFA | C, RW | 27 | |||||
| Fast, Jesper | $2,400,000 | UFA | M-NTC | RW | 32 | ||||
| Carrier, William | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | NMC | LW | 29 |
| Robinson, Eric | $950,000 | UFA | LW | 29 | |||||
| Jost, Tyson | $775,000 | UFA | C | 26 | |||||
| Lemieux, Brendan | $775,000 | UFA | LW, RW | 28 | |||||
| Drury, Jack | RFA | C | 24 | ||||||
| Jarvis, Seth | RFA | RW | 22 | ||||||
| Necas, Martin | RFA | RW | 25 | ||||||
| TOTAL | $41,870,000 | $30,270,000 | $30,270,000 | $24,320,000 | $24,320,000 | $16,570,000 | 27.6 | ||
| DEFENSE | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | TERMS | POS | AGE |
| Orlov, Dmitry | $7,750,000 | UFA | LD | 32 | |||||
| Slavin, Jaccob "A" | $5,300,000 | $6,396,063 | $6,396,063 | $6,396,063 | $6,396,063 | $6,396,063 | M-NTC | LD | 30 |
| Burns, Brent | $5,280,000 | UFA | RSM-NTC | RD | 39 | ||||
| Walker, Sean | $3,600,000 | $3,600,000 | $3,600,000 | $3,600,000 | $3,600,000 | UFA | M-NTC | LD/RD | 29 |
| Gostisbehere, Shayne | $3,200,000 | $3,200,000 | $3,200,000 | UFA | M-NTC | LD/RD | 31 | ||
| Chatfield, Jalen | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | UFA | NMC | RD | 28 | ||
| TOTAL | $28,130,000 | $16,196,063 | $16,196,063 | $9,996,063 | $9,996,063 | $6,396,063 | 31.5 | ||
| GOALIES | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | TERMS | POS | AGE |
| Andersen, Frederik | $3,400,000 | UFA | M-NTC | G | 34 | ||||
| Kochetkov, Pyotr | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | UFA | G | 25 | |||
| Martin, Spencer | $775,000 | UFA | G | 29 | |||||
| TOTAL | $6,175,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | 29.3 | |||||
| ROSTER & BURIED CAP HIT | $76,175,000 | $48,466,063 | $48,466,063 | $34,316,063 | $34,316,063 | $22,966,063 | |||
| DEAD CAP HIT | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| CARRYOVER BONUS OVERAGES | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| PROJECTED CAP HIT | $76,175,000 | $48,466,063 | $48,466,063 | $34,316,063 | $34,316,063 | $22,966,063 | |||
| SALARY CAP | $88,000,000 | $92,000,000 | $92,000,000 | $92,000,000 | $92,000,000 | $92,000,000 | |||
| PROJECTED CAP SPACE | $11,825,000 | $43,533,937 | $43,533,937 | $57,683,937 | $57,683,937 | $69,033,937 |
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