Tuesday Habs Links: Likely cap spike for 2014-15 & rule changes

Zachary Fucale was among the goalies invited to take part in Team Canada’s program of excellence that’s taking place this week.
Chris Boucher looks at the performance of Andrei Markov and argues for a re-signing./

JP Nikota looks at the Leafs’ roster and asset management.
This Stanley Cup final has been benefiting the NHL more than anyone, as the ratings soar.
NBC’s Pierre McGuire now admits he wanted a 5-year contract to be the Penguins GM, while the team was only willing to give him 3.
Meanwhile, new GM Jim Rutherford went on the radio to discuss his confidence in Sidney Crosby and Marc-Andre Fleury.
Chris Botta of the Sports Business Journal has reported that in part thanks to a big-market final four in the NHL, revenues are expected to be high. As a result, expect the cap to increase significantly in the next two years. James Mirtle writes about specifics.
Richard Deitsch from Sports Illustrated hosted a great panel discussion on the state of hockey coverage in the USA, amongst other things.
The NHL competition committee has proposed a series of rule changes for next year, including amendments on face offs rules, icings, the trapezoid, and more.

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