Jess Myers: Blockbusters and bargains as NHL salary cap rises

Columnist Jess Myers examines the NHL's rising salary cap and its impact on player contracts. As a key example, Kirill Kaprizov, despite signing what was considered a marquee deal, will never hold the distinction of being the league's highest-paid player due to the rapid escalation of top-end NHL salaries. The piece explores how the cap increase is creating both blockbuster signings and bargain contracts across the league.