Cap Crunch Friday: Three Contenders Over the Salary Limit

The Toronto Maple Leafs, Dallas Stars, and Vegas Golden Knights are all staring down a familiar problem as the offseason winds down - they've spent themselves into a corner. Cap compliance isn't just a bureaucratic issue; it forces difficult roster decisions that could impact playoff performance when it matters most. With training camp approaching, these three teams are running out of time to solve their arithmetic problems, and the solutions they choose could reshape their competitive windows.