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Cap Crunch Limits Top Teams | NHL News
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- Jul 9, 2026
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Summary
The Avalanche, Stars, and Wild all looked like playoff favorites last season—but their off-seasons have been surprisingly quiet. The Avalanche traded away key veterans like Nichushkin and Colton, brought in underwhelming Jaden Schwartz, and now face questions about their depth. The Stars kept things lean by re-signing Jamie Benn at a low cap hit and trading away young talent Mavrik Bourque. Meanwhile, the Wild lost crucial scorers like Zuccarello and Johansson, bringing back Blake Coleman and Olli Maata—but their second-line center void is a real problem. With tight cap space, Minnesota can’t afford big moves or risky trades, putting them at a disadvantage as rivals gear up. All three teams may still contend, but without major upgrades, their title window is narrowing. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/39e6d26f836d5ceb