The order of projected point totals (highest to lowest) differs from NHL.com's fantasy rankings because the latter list takes standard peripheral categories into account. Injuries could affect whether a player meets or comes close to his point projection. These projections are a collaborative effort by Pete Jensen, Chris Meaney and Troy Perlowitz.

The NHL will implement a playoff salary cap and remove player dress code requirements beginning this season, a person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press.

The players will receive more money because of this CBA: The players’ cut of playoff revenue will increase significantly. The salary cap and salary floor will increase at unprecedented rates. The league-minimum salary will increase each year until it hits $1 million.