The NHL salary cap: what does it mean?

Understanding how a dispute between the NHL and the players' union could jeopardize the 2012-13 season requires a basic knowledge of the league's "salary cap" pay structure. Here's a quick primer.

An explanation of what the players want and what they already have

Matt Kwong · CBC News · Posted: Sep 14, 2012 5:05 AM EDT | Last Updated: September 14, 2012

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The NHL salary cap: what does it mean?

An explanation of what the players want and what they already have

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