Gary Bettman Hands Out Major Salary Cap Punishments to Fifteen Teams

The time has come for teams to get charged for their performance bonuses. Some teams are going to have serious issues next season!

15 teams dipped into their overage pool this season. Whether this was performance bonuses for rookies, or veteran incentive deals, these teams will have a lower maximum cap next season.

The Boston Bruins are worst affected, as Patrice Bergeron and David Krecji combine for a whopping $4.5-million in deducted space next season.

With the cap going up to $83.5-million for next years campaign, most of these teams won't have an issue. The Bruins, who signed David Pastrnak to a $90-million extension that kicks in next season, however, won't have an easy road to contention!

As Read on Blade of Steel - NHL announces salary cap punishments for 15 teams for next season

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