Which NHL Teams Are Still Over The Salary Cap And How Can They Fix It?

As the 2026-27 NHL season approaches, four teams remain over the salary cap ceiling and must make moves to become compliant before the regular season begins. The league permits teams to exceed the cap by up to 10 percent during the off-season, giving franchises time to adjust their rosters. Among those navigating cap issues is the Florida Panthers, whose GM Bill Zito is managing the financial fallout from a blockbuster trade to acquire star winger Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators.