Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: There 16 teams that are within $2 million of the salary cap ceiling. That could mean that some players will be available for trade at a discounted rate as teams may be looking to free up salary.
There may not be a lot of space for any unsigned unrestricted free agents.
The Washington Capitals will be looking for a goaltender or will promote one of their lesser experienced goalies.
The St. Louis Blues will have some cap flexibility now after Alex Steen‘s announcement that he won’t play this year due to an injury.