2025/2026 Team Salary Cap

[TheJackBurton]

Army has this team set up very well.

There are only 3 players up for contract this off season and that's Hofer, Faksa and Suter.

I'd imagine he re-signs Suter to another league minimum deal with some bonuses, gets Hofer on a 2-3 year bridge deal with a solid raise, and very likely lets Faksa walk.

We now currently have 23 players under contract and will have about 5 million cap space after re-signing Hofer.

Army can absolutely do some wheeling and dealing this off season if he should choose to do so.

OR

He leaves the team alone, lets them come to camp with essentially the same team, banks the TDL cash, and then fixes whatever is ailing the team at that time as he will have millions available (barring any massive injuries)

[moose-and-squirrel]

Army has this team set up very well.

There are only 3 players up for contract this off season and that's Hofer, Faksa and Suter.

I'd imagine he re-signs Suter to another league minimum deal with some bonuses, gets Hofer on a 2-3 year bridge deal with a solid raise, and very likely lets Faksa walk.

We now currently have 23 players under contract and will have about 5 million cap space after re-signing Hofer.

Army can absolutely do some wheeling and dealing this off season if he should choose to do so.

OR

He leaves the team alone, lets them come to camp with essentially the same team, banks the TDL cash, and then fixes whatever is ailing the team at that time as he will have millions available (barring any massive injuries)

not sure I'd let Faksa walk. he's a perfect 4th line center

and wouldn't be surprised to see Broberg and Holloway get extended as well

[TheJackBurton]

Army has this team set up very well.

There are only 3 players up for contract this off season and that's Hofer, Faksa and Suter.

I'd imagine he re-signs Suter to another league minimum deal with some bonuses, gets Hofer on a 2-3 year bridge deal with a solid raise, and very likely lets Faksa walk.

We now currently have 23 players under contract and will have about 5 million cap space after re-signing Hofer.

Army can absolutely do some wheeling and dealing this off season if he should choose to do so.

OR

He leaves the team alone, lets them come to camp with essentially the same team, banks the TDL cash, and then fixes whatever is ailing the team at that time as he will have millions available (barring any massive injuries)

not sure I'd let Faksa walk. he's a perfect 4th line center

and wouldn't be surprised to see Broberg and Holloway get extended as well

They'll get extended but that won't be on the 2025-2026 cap.

I guess it would depend on what Faksa wants. If he is willing to take a little bit of a paycut I can see him staying, but if he wants the same or more, then I'd be looking elsewhere. There will be a lot of 4th line centers on the trade and UFA market this off season.

[Blue Sabbath]

Army has this team set up very well.

There are only 3 players up for contract this off season and that's Hofer, Faksa and Suter.

I'd imagine he re-signs Suter to another league minimum deal with some bonuses, gets Hofer on a 2-3 year bridge deal with a solid raise, and very likely lets Faksa walk.

We now currently have 23 players under contract and will have about 5 million cap space after re-signing Hofer.

Army can absolutely do some wheeling and dealing this off season if he should choose to do so.

OR

He leaves the team alone, lets them come to camp with essentially the same team, banks the TDL cash, and then fixes whatever is ailing the team at that time as he will have millions available (barring any massive injuries)

I'll get a negative response or three but if Faksa isn't resigned I hope it's because Alexandrov is going to be given another chance to make the team. After next season Sunny's contract is up and I believe he probably won't be resigned. Alexandrov could play at 4C and either stay there or move up to 3C after Sunny is gone if he shows he's good enough. I know very few think he can show he has a place in the team but he's still young and probably doesn't cost much in any scenario unless he blows up then that's a good thing anyway

[skilles]

I really can't imagine Faksa thinks he is getting a raise but I think roster spots are probably a bigger issue than cap space.

Unfortunately even if you cleared cap space you wouldn't really be able to spend it very well as we would need it the next year.

[skilles]

Probably also need to start thinking about the future of our d

[Wattage]

Army has this team set up very well.

There are only 3 players up for contract this off season and that's Hofer, Faksa and Suter.

I'd imagine he re-signs Suter to another league minimum deal with some bonuses, gets Hofer on a 2-3 year bridge deal with a solid raise, and very likely lets Faksa walk.

We now currently have 23 players under contract and will have about 5 million cap space after re-signing Hofer.

Army can absolutely do some wheeling and dealing this off season if he should choose to do so.

OR

He leaves the team alone, lets them come to camp with essentially the same team, banks the TDL cash, and then fixes whatever is ailing the team at that time as he will have millions available (barring any massive injuries)

not sure I'd let Faksa walk. he's a perfect 4th line center

and wouldn't be surprised to see Broberg and Holloway get extended as well

We have to have room for dvorsky and snuggy if they are ready. Cant keep all vets to block them.

Dvorsky can center the 3rd line and sunny shift down to 4th line center very easily.

[Wattage]

I really can't imagine Faksa thinks he is getting a raise but I think roster spots are probably a bigger issue than cap space.

Unfortunately even if you cleared cap space you wouldn't really be able to spend it very well as we would need it the next year.

Correct. We have expanded rosters right now but keeping everyone means snuggy and dvorsky are buried in minors.

Sunny can replace faksa at 4th c and dvorsky center the 3rd line. Suter i could see coming back but i think that means they trade leddy. Tucker has earned a top 6 spot. Kessel is still here for depth and developing.

[Aesa]

I really can't imagine Faksa thinks he is getting a raise but I think roster spots are probably a bigger issue than cap space.

Unfortunately even if you cleared cap space you wouldn't really be able to spend it very well as we would need it the next year.

Correct. We have expanded rosters right now but keeping everyone means snuggy and dvorsky are buried in minors.

Sunny can replace faksa at 4th c and dvorsky center the 3rd line. Suter i could see coming back but i think that means they trade leddy. Tucker has earned a top 6 spot. Kessel is still here for depth and developing.

As well as a few still overseas and in the A, I would assume.

[skilles]

I really can't imagine Faksa thinks he is getting a raise but I think roster spots are probably a bigger issue than cap space.

Unfortunately even if you cleared cap space you wouldn't really be able to spend it very well as we would need it the next year.

Correct. We have expanded rosters right now but keeping everyone means snuggy and dvorsky are buried in minors.

Sunny can replace faksa at 4th c and dvorsky center the 3rd line. Suter i could see coming back but i think that means they trade leddy. Tucker has earned a top 6 spot. Kessel is still here for depth and developing.

Faksa, Joseph, and Texier probably all have to go in the next 2 years

[zamadoo]

A lot depends on the finish to this season/playoffs.

Sunny, Joseph, Toro, Walker, Fowler, and Leddy all have 1 more year remaining and then are UFAs

Suter and Faksa are upcoming UFAs

Texier, Broberg, Holloway, Bolduc, and Kessel have 1 more year and then are RFAs

Right now I predict Army is in no rush to move anyone and will try to re-sign Faksa and Suter (if he doesn't retire).

He'll hand Steen a playoff-caliber team with a bunch of prospects knocking on the door and only Krug/Faulk/Schenn contracts ready to fall off the books. Schenn will perhaps stick around and serve a bottom-6 role (still captain?)

I will say that maybe he'll move Leddy or some players for mid-round picks at the draft, or even make a huge splash involving our 1st and a quality player/prospect or two (unlikely).

[Bacchk29]

I really can't imagine Faksa thinks he is getting a raise but I think roster spots are probably a bigger issue than cap space.

Unfortunately even if you cleared cap space you wouldn't really be able to spend it very well as we would need it the next year.

Correct. We have expanded rosters right now but keeping everyone means snuggy and dvorsky are buried in minors.

Sunny can replace faksa at 4th c and dvorsky center the 3rd line. Suter i could see coming back but i think that means they trade leddy. Tucker has earned a top 6 spot. Kessel is still here for depth and developing.

Faksa, Joseph, and Texier probably all have to go in the next 2 years

I think they’ll all be gone after this year.

[skilles]

I really can't imagine Faksa thinks he is getting a raise but I think roster spots are probably a bigger issue than cap space.

Unfortunately even if you cleared cap space you wouldn't really be able to spend it very well as we would need it the next year.

Correct. We have expanded rosters right now but keeping everyone means snuggy and dvorsky are buried in minors.

Sunny can replace faksa at 4th c and dvorsky center the 3rd line. Suter i could see coming back but i think that means they trade leddy. Tucker has earned a top 6 spot. Kessel is still here for depth and developing.

Faksa, Joseph, and Texier probably all have to go in the next 2 years

I think they’ll all be gone after this year.

Yeah maybe but moving them might be a tough sell.

[Old_Goat]

He'll offer Suter another year league minimum with bonus arrangement, similar to this year. If Suter feels the team really is about to break through to be a serious contender to win the Cup next year, then he may agree to stay. Otherwise, I believe he'll retire, to spend precious time with his kids.
He may offer Faksa $1-1.75 million on one year deal, with the "open mind to do it again next year, if it fits."...similar to the one year deals with Bouwmeister. If Faksa can find something better, then he'll go with a hearty thank you for what you contributed.
With both of them, if it's not working during the season, then he can waive them with little cost if need be.