NHL deputy commissioner and chief legal officer Bill Daly confirmed during a press conference Monday that the salary cap for the 2018-2019 season is projected to be around $80 million, up from $75 million this season.

A set number for next season has not yet been agreed upon as the NHL needs to consult with the NHLPA regarding the league's year-over-year growth.

The NHL is projecting a salary cap between $78M and $82M for next season. — Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) May 28, 2018

Commissioner Gary Bettman also said during the press conference that the NHL's board of governors could vote on an expansion team for Seattle. The idea of expansion is being revisited with the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final during their inaugural season.

Bettman also stated that the Ottawa Senators are not for sale, despite rampant speculation about owner Eugene Melynk's control of the team.