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So just wondering what the penalty is if a team is over the cap at the beginning of the season? Or under?

I'd assume since they had 4 months to sort it out it would be harsh, especially since teams who did manage to be compliant lost a lot of value in trades?


Is it something like the team must waive enough salary off their roster (drop say 3 million in players and hope it doesnt get picked up) and are given auto-losses for that week (0-16)? tho this wouldnt work for teams under the cap.


just wondering.

From the CBA:

5. SALARY CAP

5-1 Salary cap is set on an annual basis according to the NHL Salary Cap. This year’s salary cap is 64.3 million with a floor of 48.3 million. ALL teams must be within the given floor/cap by 12:00 est on the first day of the regular season and must remain within given floor/cap throughout the entire season
5-1-1 : The penalties for failing to abide by rule 5-1 are as followed:
$1 – $1 000 000 – Team is docked five (5) wins and five (5) ties (15 points) from their season points total
$1 000 001 - $3 000 000 – Team is docked 30 points from seasons totals and goalies are sat for that week as well. Furthermore the team is penalized by half the amount in which they were over by for the remainder of the season.
$3 000 001 - ++ - Team is docked 50 points with goalie sat for that weeks games. Team is also penalized half the amount in which they were over by for the remainder of the season. Furthermore the GM in question will be considered for removal by Admin and CC.

5-1-2 : Penalties for being under the cap are as followed:
$1 – $1 000 000 – Team has 15 points added to their total at the end of the season for the purpose of moving them up in the draft NOT effecting the playoff race. Only to be used for lottery eligibility
$1 000 001 - $3 000 000 – Team has 30 points added to their total at the end of the season for the purpose of moving them up in the draft NOT effecting the playoff race. Only to be used for lottery eligibility. Team is also fined a 2nd round pick in that year’s draft. If the team in question does not posses a 2nd round pick a 3rd + 4th will be taken. If that is not available the team will be forced to acquire one.
$3 000 001 - ++ - Team loses their lottery eligibility and forfeits a 1st round pick in the upcoming year (first their pick, if that is not owned then a 1st belonging to another team will suffice.) Admin and CC will discuss removal of a GM in question.
5-2 : If a team is over the roster maximum they will be charged a 3rd round pick in the upcoming draft if a 3rd pick is not owned their next two highest picks will suffice.

TL;DR, not sure if it covers your question.

Matthew wroteCOLONSo just wondering what the penalty is if a team is over the cap at the beginning of the season?

Death by anal fisting.

Did you read about the guy who disembowelled his gf with his bare hands?

You just reminded me of that story with your comment there.

yes, that works. thanks.

lee's post, not the anal fisting.

these punishments are quite creative, i gotta say

Id rather anal fisting than read that.

this year's salary cap is $71.4 million....floor is $52.8 million