How New Salary Cap Will Affect Devils 2026-27 Outlook

New Jersey Devils general manager Sunny Mehta officially has the exact numbers he can work going into the 2026-27 NHL season. Per Elliotte Friedman, the NHL officially set the 2026-27 salary cap and informed its 32 clubs. The structure, per Friedman, is as follows: Floor : $76.

9 million Midpoint : $90. 4 million Ceiling : $104 million (an $8. 5 million increase from 2025-26) Maximum individual player salary : $20.

8 million It’s a significant league-wide increase of $8. 5 million from last July which arrives at an ideal time for the Devils as they transition into a new era under Mehta. Projected Cap Situation on July 1, 2026 According to PuckPedia ’s latest projections, the Devils are expected to enter the 2026-27 season with a projected cap hit of $92.

125 million. This leaves them approximately $11. 875 million in cap space under the $104 million ceiling.