How This Summer’s New Cap Environment Affects the Decision Making Process for Teams

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Steve Werier to discuss how the rising cap affects the decision making process for teams, the ways it'll manifest in the first wave this summer, the opportunity cost of going bridge vs. long-term with RFAs, the pros vs. cons of Marner going 2-3 years on his next deal, and next steps for rebuilding teams like the Ducks, Sharks, and Penguins. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

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This episode is 00:48:10 long.

This episode was published on Jun 24, 2025.

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