NHL, GMs not eager to close LTIR ‘loophole’ despite perceived abuses - Sportsnet.ca

The number of teams in LTIR that are doing well in the standings explains why the majority of the league’s GMs aren't eager to close the loophole that enables them to exceed the salary cap.

MANALAPAN, Fla. Do yourself a favour and open up CapFriendly.coms homepage. Now skim straight down the pike, where it shows that 16 of 32 NHL teams have players designated long-term injury reserve an… [+9144 chars]

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