Blog 2 LTIR loop hole era comes to an end

Finally, the NHL is addressing the long-standing issue of salary cap loopholes, a move that's been overdue since 2021. While some may say 'better late than never,' those who sacrificed their careers for the sport won't be so forgiving. Players like Carey Price, who lost everything to teams that exploited the system, know the true cost of 'winning' through deception.

A asterisk next to those wins might be fitting, as they were achieved not through merit, but through clever manipulation of the rules. It's hard to imagine any athlete wanting to claim such a tainted victory.

To Stamkos and Mark Stone, do you really feel no shame in being part of a team that cheated its way to the top? The Panthers' reputation speaks for itself – a team that will stop at nothing to win, even if it means bending the rules. Enjoy your sleep, but don't expect forgiveness anytime soon