Arizona Coyotes Cap Situation: Analysis and Implications
Current Cap Status
The Arizona Coyotes currently have $79,596,310 in salary cap space under the NHL's $83.5 million upper limit. This includes entry-level contracts for Logan Cooley (3 years, $950,000), Dylan Guenther (2 years, $894,000), and JJ MacIsaac (3 years, $925,000).
Roster and Draft Picks
The Coyotes roster currently includes 16 forwards, 8 defensemen, and 2 goaltenders. They have 10 draft picks in the upcoming 2023 NHL Entry Draft, including the 5th overall pick.
Daily Salary Cap Tracking
The following table shows the Coyotes' salary cap status for each season from 2022-23 to 2030-31: | Player | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | 2030-31 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Clayton Keller | $7.15 million | $7.15 million | $7.15 million | $7.15 million | $7.15 million | $7.15 million | $7.15 million | $7.15 million | $7.15 million | | Nick Schmaltz | $5.85 million | $5.85 million | $5.85 million | $5.85 million | $5.85 million | $5.85 million | $5.85 million | $5.85 million | $5.85 million | | Shayne Gostisbehere | $4.5 million | $4.5 million | $4.5 million | $4.5 million | $4.5 million | $4.5 million | $4.5 million | $4.5 million | $4.5 million | | Connor Ingram | $3.9 million | $3.9 million | $3.9 million | $3.9 million | $3.9 million | $3.9 million | $3.9 million | $3.9 million | $3.9 million | | Karel Vejmelka | $2.75 million | $2.75 million | $2.75 million | $2.75 million | $2.75 million | $2.75 million | $2.75 million | $2.75 million | $2.75 million | | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
Implications
The Coyotes' current cap space provides them with some flexibility to make roster moves. They could consider acquiring a veteran player to help the team compete in the short term. However, they must also be mindful of the need to build for the future and avoid long-term cap commitments that could hinder their development.
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