Kaprizov turned down 16 million a year, 16.8% of the cap, signaling a push toward 17M+ as the cap climbs. The 20% ceiling would yield about 19M next season, 20.9M after that, and roughly 22.6M in the following year. Eichel and McDavid sit in similar stratospheres with targets around 13-14M and 17M, respectively, underscoring a high-stakes market for elite forwards.

Hart drew interest from Flyers, Hurricanes, and Penguins as a short-term option; Maple Leafs goalie Stolarz is in extension talks, per Weekes, while Robertson remains Dallas's long-term priority. It’s a cap-smart, term-driven summer shaping rosters across the league.

Adrian Kempe wants to stay with Los Angeles and isn’t rushing a contract extension, signaling a likely continued top-six and power-play role if talks settle long-term. Jason Robertson’s pace is calmer, with a year left, keeping Dallas’ scoring firepower intact for now. Luke Evangelista’s Nashville talks remain unsettled, hinting at more ice time if a deal lands. Roslovic’s future is murky, while Leafs and Canucks loom as broader catalysts for potential roster shifts that could ripple through fantasy lineups as camp approaches.