The NHL has announced substantial increases to its salary cap over the next three seasons, reaching as high as $113.5 million by 2027-28. This surge in the cap will significantly affect player salaries, particularly for premier athletes such as Connor McDavid, whose current contract ends in 2026. Projections indicate that McDavid may be positioned to become the first $20 million player in league history due to the rising cap, reinforcing his status as the NHL's unrivaled top talent and economic force.
The NHL's announced jumps to the salary cap signal an impending significant change in player salaries, particularly for star players like Connor McDavid.
McDavid's next contract, coinciding with the cap's rise to over $100 million, raises the possibility of his becoming the first NHL player to earn $20 million.
As the only player projected to be worth over 20 percent of the cap in 2026-27, McDavid is in a unique position to command an unprecedented salary.
Even conservative estimations still see McDavid likely earning over $20 million on a long-term deal given the rapid salary cap growth.
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