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Originally Posted by MrMike
[Frank Seravalli] NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says after concluding the BOG meetings that the league is optimistic that the $1.1 billion escrow debt due from players to owners will be retired this season.
Bettman also says if it’s paid off this year, the salary cap should raise by 4m next season.
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This would be huge news for the Flames as they could target a forward with term at the deadline instead of a pure rental, and have a much better chance at making the cap work beyond this season if there's a $4mil jump coming.