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McDavid’s Next Contract and the NHL’s Rising Cap | NHL News
The NHL salary cap is set to explode over the next few years, potentially hitting over $100 million by 2027-28 — a seismic shift that could vault Connor McDavid into a $25-30M-per-year contract, making his current $12.5M deal look like a steal. His star power has helped skyrocket the Oilers’ franchise value from $455M to over $3B since his 2015 draft. But while MLB and Saudi Pro League stars command astronomical deals, NHL superstars still lag — raising the question: are they truly paid for their worth? The Oilers face a brutal choice: can they afford to keep McDavid at that new rate while…
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