The 28-year-old Kuzmenko was scratched from Calgary’s lineup Thursday night and 23-year-old Pelletier was pulled after the first period of a 4-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks.
NHL Salary Cap Projected to Soar $25.5M After Stagnant Six Years
The NHL and its union announced a significant increase to its salary cap over the next three years, projecting a jump from $88 million this season to $113.5 million for the 2027-28 season. The NHL cap has barely budged in the last six years, since it was set at $79.5 million for the 2018-19 season. …