Bettman and the NHL impose penalty on Sweeney and the Bruins

Frank Seravalli from Daily Faceoff reported that 11 NHL teams are facing salary cap penalties next season.

The Edmonton Oilers are facing the biggest hit with a penalty of $3.45 million, while six other teams will be hit with penalties exceeding $1 million.

Seravalli's report highlights that this marks a record number of teams facing penalties of $1 million or more. Some teams were aware of these penalties because they spent money they expected to have next season. However, for others, it came as a surprise.

These penalties occur when players reach certain milestones or goals during the season. For instance, scoring 20 goals might trigger a bonus for a player.

Edmonton Oilers - $3,450,000*
Dallas Stars - $2,595,407
Washington Capitals - $2,252,500
Los Angeles Kings - $1,850,000
New Jersey Devils - $1,538,897
Montréal Canadiens - $1,022,500
Ottawa Senators - $850,000
New York Rangers - $512,500*
Minnesota Wild - $425,000*
Philadelphia Flyers - $245,000
Boston Bruins - $50,000*
(Florida Panthers) - ($500,000)**
(Carolina Hurricanes) - ($50,450)***

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13 teams to face salary cap penalties for 2024-25 season