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After the summer shopping period has ended, the Detroit Red Wings find themselves with an unusual amount of cap space to acquire new talent in-season. Matt Wuest of CapGeek explores who else remains flexible on the financial front.

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2011

Matthew Wuest of CapGeek analyzes the salary cap situation for every team, looking at UFAs, RFAs and what the team should do in free agency.

Story | Conversation | June 30, 2011

Matthew Wuest of CapGeek analyzes the salary cap management and spending of this year's Stanley Cup finalists, the Boston Bruins and Vancouver Canucks. Both teams handled things well this season, providing a blueprint for other teams to follow.

Story | Conversation | May 31, 2011

Matthew Wuest of CapGeek evaluates the 2011-12 salary cap landscape to see which teams are in the best position add players.

Story | Conversation | March 10, 2011

Matthew Wuest of CapGeek evaluates the 2010-11 salary cap landscape to see which teams are in the best position to make trades at the deadline.

Story | Conversation | February 23, 2011

Matthew Wuest of CapGeek explains why there won't be too many big contracts handed out among forwards and goalies this season, but defensemen are in line for some big raises.

Story | Conversation | February 03, 2011

Matthew Wuest of CapGeek breaks down the Eastern Conference in terms of teams' cap position. The Pittsburgh Penguins will be handicapped in their quest to get new parts, while the Tampa Bay Lightning have the ability to spend freely.

Story | Conversation | January 19, 2011

Matthew Wuest of CapGeek writes about LTIR -- long-term injured reserve -- and what it can do to a team's cap flexibility. Look at the Maple Leafs last season for a lesson -- and then realize this could affect both the Bruins and Flyers this year.

Story | Conversation | December 01, 2010

Matthew Wuest of CapGeek.com looks at no-trade (NTC) and no-movement (NMC) clauses in NHL contracts. They're all over the league, and as a result, teams like the Bruins, Flames, Canucks and Devils are hindered in their future-building efforts.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2010

Matthew Wuest of CapGeek.com looks at six teams facing rough salary-cap situations for 2011-12. Right near the top are the Devils -- already struggling this season -- and the Calgary Flames, who may have no flexibility at all.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2010

Matthew Wuest of CapGeek.com makes his ESPN Insider debut by explaining how the disappearance of the salary cap bonus cushion next season will impact several NHL franchises and could be particularly devastating to the Boston Bruins.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2010