Projections: The salary cap will be excessive in two years

Currently, the salary cap is $104 million. It is expected to rise to $113.5 million next year.
And with the NHL becoming increasingly healthy, we can expect to see a salary cap in 2028–2029 that will be significantly higher—much to the delight of the players.
Elliotte Friedman (Sportsnet) reports that current projections for 2028–2029 are $127.5 million.https://t.co/M060zp7GyD
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) September 25, 2026If we compare that figure to the one for 20