The salary cap: It’s the financial backbone of the NHL, and understanding its implications is key to following any team’s moves. Today, we’re diving into the Nashville Predators salary cap situation, breaking down their current spending, potential cap space, and how it might impact their future.
Nashville Predators Salaries: Where Does the Money Go?
The Predators payroll is currently top-heavy, with a few star players commanding significant portions of the salary cap. Roman Josi, Ryan McDonagh, and Filip Forsberg lead the pack in terms of individual contracts. This structure leaves the team with strategic decisions to make when it comes to filling out the rest of the roster with a combination of promising young players and savvy veterans.
Preds Cap Space: Room to Maneuver?
As of right now, the Nashville Predators have limited cap space. This restricts their ability to make major splashes in free agency or via blockbuster trades. However, savvy general managers can work wonders, and Nashville’s GM, Barry Trotz, has a reputation for finding creative ways to improve his team within financial constraints.
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Nashville Predators Salary Cap – Predators Cap Space
| FORWARDS | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | TERMS | POS | AGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forsberg, Filip | $8,500,000 | $8,500,000 | $8,500,000 | $8,500,000 | $8,500,000 | $8,500,000 | NMC | LW | 29 |
| Stamkos, Steven | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | UFA | NMC | LW, C | 34 | |
| Marchessault, Jonathan | $5,500,000 | $5,500,000 | $5,500,000 | $5,500,000 | $5,500,000 | UFA | NMC | RW, LW | 33 |
| O'Reilly, Ryan "A" | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 | UFA | C | 33 | |||
| Novak, Thomas | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | UFA | C | 27 | |||
| Nyquist, Gustav | $3,185,000 | UFA | LW, RW | 34 | |||||
| Sissons, Colton | $2,857,143 | $2,857,143 | UFA | C, RW | 30 | ||||
| Glass, Cody | $2,500,000 | RFA | C, RW | 25 | |||||
| Smith, Cole | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | UFA | RW, LW | 28 | ||||
| McCarron, Michael | $900,000 | $900,000 | UFA | RW, C | 29 | ||||
| Jankowski, Mark | $800,000 | $800,000 | UFA | C, LW | 29 | ||||
| Evangelista, Luke | $797,500 | RFA | ELC | RW | 22 | ||||
| Lucchini, Jacob | $775,000 | $775,000 | UFA | RW, C, LW | 29 | ||||
| TOTAL | $42,814,643 | $36,332,143 | $30,000,000 | $22,000,000 | $14,000,000 | $8,500,000 | 29.4 | ||
| DEFENSE | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | TERMS | POS | AGE |
| Josi, Roman "C" | $9,059,000 | $9,059,000 | $9,059,000 | $9,059,000 | UFA | NMC | LD | 34 | |
| Skjei, Brady | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | NMC | LD | 30 |
| Carrier, Alexandre | $3,750,000 | $3,750,000 | $3,750,000 | UFA | RD | 27 | |||
| Schenn, Luke | $2,750,000 | $2,750,000 | UFA | RD | 34 | ||||
| Fabbro, Dante | $2,500,000 | UFA | RD | 26 | |||||
| Lauzon, Jérémy | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | UFA | LD/RD | 27 | ||||
| TOTAL | $27,059,000 | $24,559,000 | $19,809,000 | $16,059,000 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | 29.7 | ||
| GOALIES | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | TERMS | POS | AGE |
| Saros, Juuse | $5,000,000 | $7,740,000 | $7,740,000 | $7,740,000 | $7,740,000 | G | 29 | ||
| Wedgewood, Scott | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | UFA | G | 31 | ||||
| TOTAL | $6,500,000 | $9,240,000 | $7,740,000 | $7,740,000 | $7,740,000 | $7,740,000 | 30 | ||
| DEAD CAP | |||||||||
| RETAINED SALARY (2) | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | |||
| Johansen, Ryan | $4,000,000 | ||||||||
| Ekholm, Mattias | $250,000 | $250,000 | |||||||
| TOTAL | $4,250,000 | $250,000 | |||||||
| BUYOUT HISTORY (2) | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | |||
| Duchene, Matt | $5,555,556 | $6,555,556 | $1,555,556 | $1,555,556 | $1,555,556 | ||||
| Turris, Kyle | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | |||||
| TOTAL | $7,555,556 | $8,555,556 | $3,555,556 | $3,555,556 | $1,555,556 | ||||
| ROSTER & BURIED CAP HIT | $76,373,643 | $70,131,143 | $57,549,000 | $45,799,000 | $28,740,000 | $23,240,000 | |||
| DEAD CAP HIT | $11,805,556 | $8,805,556 | $3,555,556 | $3,555,556 | $1,555,556 | - | |||
| CARRYOVER BONUS OVERAGES | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| PROJECTED CAP HIT | $88,179,199 | $78,936,699 | $61,104,556 | $49,354,556 | $30,295,556 | $23,240,000 | |||
| SALARY CAP | $88,000,000 | $92,000,000 | $92,000,000 | $92,000,000 | $92,000,000 | $92,000,000 | |||
| PROJECTED CAP SPACE | ($179,199) | $13,063,301 | $30,895,444 | $42,645,444 | $61,704,444 | $68,760,000 | |||
| CURRENT CAP SPACE | $0 | - | - | - | - | - |