Matt Duchene lands on LTIR, opening $3.67M of cap relief

Two callups still left $2.25M in LTIR space.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

The #TexasHockey put Matt Duchene on LTIR, allowing them to exceed the cap by $3.67M. They called up Hyry & Blackwe Via @PuckPedia on X

What happened: Matt Duchene was placed on LTIR in a move that allowed the club to exceed the cap by $3.67 million. Two subsequent callups still left $2.25 million of LTIR space available.

Why it matters: The placement created immediate roster flexibility without using up the full LTIR cushion. Holding $2.25 million in remaining room leaves space for more preseason cap maneuvering before the 2026-27 opener.

By the numbers: $3.67 million: cap overage created by the LTIR move. $2.25 million: LTIR space still available after two callups.

What to watch: Watch whether that remaining LTIR room is used on additional roster moves and when Duchene is restored to the active roster.

Sources

@PuckPedia 2026-10-03T11:58:36.675343+00:00

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