PuckSleuthCap committed
$90.468M
of $104M ceiling · as of Oct 3
Cap space
$13.532M
Retained slots used: 1 of 3
Active roster
24
46 of 50 NHL contracts
5v5 xGF%
25.6
32nd in NHL
PP% / PK%
0.0 / 66.7
PP 21st · PK 23rd
Fan sentiment
40
| Player | Pos | Age | GP | G | A | P | TOI | xGF% | WAR | Cap hit | Fans | Chatter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forwards15 players · $54.301M | ||||||||||||
| Travis Konecny | R | 29 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 15:58 | 27.2 | -0.1 | $8.75M | 27 | 1 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 27 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16:01 | 20.2 | -0.0 | $6.2M | 25 | 0 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15:06 | 28.1 | 0.0 | $950K | 56 | 5 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 25 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:50 | 11.3 | -0.2 | $9.125M | 43 | 2 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 30 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:44 | 37.4 | -0.2 | $5.15M | 17 | 0 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 33 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:01 | 29.6 | -0.0 | $7.75M | 39 | 0 |
| Tyson Foerster | R | 24 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:14 | 33.6 | -0.1 | $3.75M | 32 | 0 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 34 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:56 | 35.6 | -0.1 | $2.8M | — | 0 |
| Noah Cates | L | 27 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:54 | 38.9 | -0.0 | $4M | 14 | 0 |
| Porter Martone | R | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:31 | 20.8 | -0.1 | $979K | 64 | 2 |
| Alex Bump | L | 22 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:08 | 31.3 | -0.1 | $972K | 40 | 1 |
| Carl Grundstrom | R | 28 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:25 | 17.8 | -0.1 | $1M | — | 0 |
| Denver Barkey | C | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | $925K | 52 | 1 |
| Garrett Wilson | L | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | $850K | — | 0 |
| Nikita Grebenkin | R | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | $1.1M | — | 0 |
| Defense7 players · $28.55M | ||||||||||||
| Travis Sanheim | D | 30 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:22 | 25.6 | 0.1 | $6.25M | 40 | 1 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 31 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18:17 | 29.0 | 0.1 | $5.1M | — | 0 |
| Cam York | D | 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:26 | 24.7 | -0.1 | $5.15M | 35 | 3 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 24 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:51 | 23.6 | -0.1 | $6.5M | — | 0 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 33 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:35 | 23.0 | -0.1 | $2.7M | — | 0 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 28 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:59 | 24.4 | -0.0 | $1.35M | — | 0 |
| David Jiricek | D | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:10 | 34.7 | -0.0 | $1.5M | — | 0 |
Goalies 2 on roster
| Player | Age | GP | SV% | GAA | GSAx | WAR | Cap hit | Fans | Chatter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Woll | 28 | 2 | .929 | 2.87 | +3.1 | 0.6 | $3.667M | 74 | 0 |
| Dan Vladar | 29 | 1 | .816 | 7.04 | -2.3 | -0.3 | $3.35M | 40 | 1 |
5v5 xGF% from our expected goals model. WAR is PuckSleuth's estimate: wins above a replacement-level player, from our Game Score. Fans = fan sentiment 0-100 with 14-day trend. Chatter = trade mentions in the last 7 days.
Cap by position
- Forwards$54.301M · 59.5%
- Defense$28.55M · 31.3%
- Goalies$7.017M · 7.7%
- Retained on traded players$1.2M · 1.3%
- Buried in the minors$250K · 0.3%
Retained: Garnet Hathaway (FLA, 50%, $1.2M).
Buried in the minors: Jett Luchanko ($250K).
Players in the minors count only above the buried allowance (league minimum salary plus $375,000). Roster status, buyouts, and bonus overages come from team announcements and news, checked daily. LTIR relief is not shown.
Expiring this season
Pending UFAs
6
Pending RFAs
8
Cap coming off
$24.346M
- Rasmus RistolainenUFA · $5.1M · age 31
- Tyson FoersterRFA · $3.75M · age 24
- Dan Vladar— · $3.35M · age 29
- Simon BenoitUFA · $1.35M · age 28
- Riley ThompsonRFA · $1.025M · age 24
- Carl GrundstromUFA · $1M · age 28
Most trade chatter
- Matvei Michkov5 mentions
Trade idea suggested: Matthews for Michkov
- Cam York3 mentions
Top 4 defenseman lacks key skills, expendable asset
- Porter Martone2 mentions
Player may need time in AHL development league
- Trevor Zegras2 mentions
Possible trade target for team needs
Cap by season
Signed cap hits by season. A badge marks the final season of each deal: UFA or RFA after it. Later seasons count only contracts signed so far.
| Player | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | 2030-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forwards | |||||
| Alex BumpL | $972K | $972KRFA | · | · | · |
| Alex CiernikL | $1.008M | $1.008M | $1.008MRFA | · | · |
| Carl GrundstromR | $1MUFA | · | · | · | · |
| Christian DvorakC | $5.15M | $5.15M | $5.15M | $5.15M | $5.15MUFA |
| Cole KnubleR | $980K | $980KRFA | · | · | · |
| Danila KlimovichR | $850KRFA | · | · | · | · |
| David GoyetteC | $892KRFA | · | · | · | · |
| Denver BarkeyC | $925K | $925KRFA | · | · | · |
| Garrett WilsonL | $850KUFA | · | · | · | · |
| Ilya PautovR | $985K | $985K | $985KRFA | · | · |
| Jack BerglundC | $1.075M | $1.075M | $1.075MRFA | · | · |
| Jack StudnickaC | $875K | $875KUFA | · | · | · |
| Jacob GaucherC | $850KRFA | · | · | · | · |
| Jett LuchankoC | $1.475M | $1.475MRFA | · | · | · |
| Matvei MichkovR | $950KRFA | · | · | · | · |
| Nikita GrebenkinR | $1.1M | $1.1MRFA | · | · | · |
| Noah CatesL | $4M | $4M | $4MUFA | · | · |
| Noah PowellR | $985K | $985K | $985KRFA | · | · |
| Noel AcciariCM-NTC | $2.8M | $2.8MUFA | · | · | · |
| Nolan FooteL | $850K | · | · | · | · |
| Owen TippettRM-NTC | $6.2M | $6.2M | $6.2M | $6.2M | $6.2M |
| Porter MartoneR | $979K | $979KRFA | · | · | · |
| Riley ThompsonC | $1.025MRFA | · | · | · | · |
| Sean CouturierCNMC | $7.75M | $7.75M | $7.75M | $7.75MUFA | · |
| Travis KonecnyR | $8.75M | $8.75M | $8.75M | $8.75M | $8.75M |
| Trevor ZegrasCM-NTC | $9.125M | $9.125M | $9.125M | $9.125MUFA | · |
| Tyson FoersterRM-NTC | $3.75M | $7.1M | $7.1M | $7.1M | $7.1M |
| Zachary Aston-ReeseL | $875K | $875KUFA | · | · | · |
| Defense | |||||
| Cam DineenD | $875K | $875KUFA | · | · | · |
| Cam YorkD | $5.15M | $5.15M | $5.15M | $5.15M | · |
| David JiricekD | $1.5M | $1.5MRFA | · | · | · |
| Helge GransD | $838KUFA | · | · | · | · |
| Hunter McDonaldD | $913K | $913KRFA | · | · | · |
| Jackson EdwardD | $907KRFA | · | · | · | · |
| Jamie DrysdaleDM-NTC | $6.5M | $6.5M | $6.5M | $6.5MUFA | · |
| Nick SeelerDNTC | $2.7M | $2.7MUFA | · | · | · |
| Oliver BonkD | $909K | $909KRFA | · | · | · |
| Rasmus RistolainenD | $5.1MUFA | · | · | · | · |
| Simon BenoitD | $1.35MUFA | · | · | · | · |
| Spencer GillD | $933K | $933K | $933KRFA | · | · |
| Travis SanheimDNTC | $6.25M | $6.25M | $6.25M | $6.25M | $6.25MUFA |
| Ty MurchisonD | $935KRFA | · | · | · | · |
| Goalies | |||||
| Aleksei KolosovG | $850KUFA | · | · | · | · |
| Carson BjarnasonG | $885K | $885KRFA | · | · | · |
| Dan VladarG | $3.35M | $5.5M | $5.5M | $5.5M | $5.5M |
| Joseph WollGM-NTC | $3.667M | $3.667MUFA | · | · | · |
| Retained salary | |||||
| Garnet Hathaway | $1.2M | · | · | · | · |
| Committed | $90.468M | $98.889M | $76.46M | $67.475M | $38.95M |
| Players signed | 46 | 32 | 16 | 10 | 6 |
| Cap ceiling | $104M | $113.5M | not set | not set | not set |
| Cap space | $13.532M | $14.611M | — | — | — |
This season's committed total is the full cap charge used above (players in the minors count only above the buried allowance, plus dead cap); before LTIR relief. The 2027-28 ceiling of $113.5M is the league's announced figure; later ceilings are not set yet. Buyouts and dead cap in future seasons are not included.
Reserve list under NHL contract, not on the NHL roster · 22 players
| Player | Pos | Age | Cap hit | Yrs | Expiry | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jett Luchanko | C | 20 | $1.475M | 2 | RFA | — |
| Jack Berglund | C | 20 | $1.075M | 3 | RFA | — |
| Riley Thompson | C | 24 | $1.025M | 1 | RFA | — |
| Alex Ciernik | L | 21 | $1.008M | 3 | RFA | — |
| Ilya Pautov | R | 20 | $985K | 3 | RFA | — |
| Noah Powell | R | 21 | $985K | 3 | RFA | — |
| Cole Knuble | R | 22 | $980K | 2 | RFA | — |
| Ty Murchison | D | 23 | $935K | 1 | RFA | — |
| Spencer Gill | D | 20 | $933K | 3 | RFA | — |
| Hunter McDonald | D | 24 | $913K | 2 | RFA | — |
| Oliver Bonk | D | 21 | $909K | 2 | RFA | — |
| Jackson Edward | D | 22 | $907K | 1 | RFA | — |
| David Goyette | C | 22 | $892K | 1 | RFA | — |
| Carson Bjarnason | G | 21 | $885K | 2 | RFA | — |
| Cam Dineen | D | 28 | $875K | 2 | UFA | — |
| Jack Studnicka | C | 27 | $875K | 2 | UFA | — |
| Zachary Aston-Reese | L | 32 | $875K | 2 | UFA | — |
| Aleksei Kolosov | G | 24 | $850K | 1 | UFA | — |
| Danila Klimovich | R | 23 | $850K | 1 | RFA | — |
| Jacob Gaucher | C | 25 | $850K | 1 | RFA | — |
| Nolan Foote | L | 25 | $850K | 1 | — | — |
| Helge Grans | D | 24 | $838K | 1 | UFA | — |
Prospects and depth players signed to NHL contracts, including two-way deals. Players on AHL-only contracts are not listed.
Upcoming games
Latest news
Headlines from news outlets and team blogs
- Lightning host Flyers, who are on a 3-game winless streak
Orlando Sentinel · Oct 5
- Flyers News: Rasmus Ristolainen Makes Road Trip Amid Injury Scare
Yahoo · Oct 5
- Nuts & Bolts: Matching up with the Flyers
NHL.com · Oct 5
- Flyers vs. Lightning (Oct 5, 2026) Odds and Spread
ESPN · Oct 5
- Lightning vs Flyers NHL Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Oct. 5
FanDuel · Oct 5
Last 5 results
Lines
Last game: vs CAR, Oct 3 · Started in net: Joseph Woll
From the NHL's shift charts: forward lines and defense pairs are the groups that played the most 5-on-5 time together last game; power-play and penalty-kill units are over the last 5 games. Times are minutes together.
Undervalued on this roster
Performance well above what fans think · biggest gaps first
Tyson Foerster
R · age 24 · $3.75M
Fans
32
Perf.
72
Surplus
+$958K
Fans rate him very low, but his line wins the chance battle
Travis Konecny
R · age 29 · $8.75M
Fans
27
Perf.
67
Surplus
+$603K
Fans rate him very low, but his line has outscored opponents
Owen Tippett
R · age 27 · $6.2M
Fans
25
Perf.
61
Surplus
+$177K
Trevor Zegras
C · age 25 · $9.125M
Fans
43
Perf.
73
Surplus
−$1.314M
His line wins the chance battle, and fans are not noticing
Fans = fan sentiment 0-100. Perf. = performance percentile at his position among players fans discuss (5v5 expected goals share, projected WAR, Game Score). Reasons are written by Claude from the numbers only.
Goal regression
since the start of 2025-26
Due for more goals
| Player | G | Exp. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Dvorak C | 18 | 24.5 | −6.5 |
| Owen Tippett R | 29 | 33.9 | −4.9 |
| Cam York D | 4 | 7.0 | −3.0 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen D | 2 | 3.9 | −1.9 |
| Denver Barkey C | 5 | 6.7 | −1.7 |
Due to cool off
| Player | G | Exp. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Foerster R | 13 | 8.4 | +4.6 |
| Travis Sanheim D | 12 | 7.8 | +4.2 |
| Noel Acciari C | 13 | 10.2 | +2.8 |
| Trevor Zegras C | 26 | 24.0 | +2.0 |
| Carl Grundstrom R | 9 | 7.9 | +1.1 |
Exp. = the goals his shots should have produced, from our expected goals model and his own finishing record in earlier seasons (pulled toward average, so proven snipers are expected to score more). Players far below it tend to score more going forward; players far above it tend to cool off. Last season counts until the team has played 10 games.