Dallas Stars Stash Matt Duchene on LTIR, Unlock Cap Space for Call-Ups
PuckPedia reported the Stars now have $2.25M of space remaining in LTIR after the call-ups.
The NHL salary cap is less of a hard rule and more of a suggestion if you know levers to pull. The just pulled a big one.
According to PuckPedia, officially placed veteran forward on Long-Term Injured Reserve. That paperwork shuffle allows the Stars to exceed the cap by $3.67 million.
They didn't waste any time spending the new allowance. immediately called up and to fill out the roster.
LTIR is the magic wand of modern hockey management. It turns a frustrating injury into a financial loophole. Duchene hitting the shelf is a tough blow for the on-ice product, but the front office just bought themselves enough cap space to actually field a complete lineup without having to pay in couch change.
Even after bringing up Hyry and , the are sitting on $2.25 million in remaining LTIR space. For context, that is enough flexibility to add a solid depth piece or just survive the inevitable next wave of bumps and bruises.
will roll out this adjusted roster when they host the on October 3. Bettors looking at the ' upcoming slate against the Blues and should factor in Duchene's absence, but the front office just made sure the depth chart won't completely crater in the meantime.