Reports are that the cap is expected to be relatively flat for the 2016-2017 season. So how much space do the Dallas Stars have to work with this offseason?
Reports came out right before the start of the Stanley Cup Finals last night that the NHL salary cap is expected to remain relatively flat. The cap ceiling for 2015-2016 was around $71.4 million. With the expectation that the salary cap stay at or slightly higher than $71.4 million, the Dallas Stars are in decent shape when it comes to roster players currently signed.
Here's what the Stars have on the cap for next season, including pending unrestricted free agents (UFAs) and restricted free agents (RFAs).