CapFriendly was a Canadian hockey website that specialized in the business aspect of the National Hockey League (NHL). The site contained the contract information of NHL players and coaches in a salary cap database, as well as explanations on specific aspects of the NHL collective bargaining agreement. CapFriendly was launched in May 2015 following the closure of the website CapGeek. The site was the result of a merger with HockeysCap in 2016.[1] It was run by co-partners Jamie Davis and Dominik Zrim, the respective founders of HockeysCap and CapFriendly. The website began as an amateur effort and was not affiliated with the NHL, but it became known for accurate and up-to-date information with fans, and several hockey journalists regularly referencing its data and armchair general manager capability.[2][3]
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Screenshot  Screenshot of the CapFriendly homepage on June 12, 2024. | |
| Type of business | Private |
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| Available in | English, French |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Dissolved | 2024 |
| Headquarters | Canada |
| URL | https://www.capfriendly.com |
| Registration | Optional |
| Launched | 2015 |
| Current status | Defunct |
On September 19, 2023, CapFriendly announced SalarySwish, a website specializing in the business aspect of the National Basketball Association (NBA),[4] and their first website that is not focused on hockey.
On June 9, 2024, it was reported that the site was set to be purchased by the Washington Capitals. The site was sunset on July 10, 2024, once the purchase was complete; it was emphasized that the site would stay functional during the 2024 NHL entry draft and the beginning of the 2024 NHL free agency period.[5]
References
edit- ^ @CapFriendly (February 3, 2016). "Announcement: We are pleased to announce that #CapFriendly & @HockeysCap are teaming up & merging sites!" (Tweet). Retrieved April 13, 2017 – via Twitter.
- ^ Powers, Scott. "Once a passion project, Cap Friendly is now an indispensable..." The Athletic. Retrieved December 2, 2018.
- ^ Cowan, Stu (September 7, 2023). "Stu Cowan: CapFriendly.com has become crucial resource for NHL fans". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
- ^ @CapFriendly (September 19, 2023). "Release Announcement Introducing @SalarySwish! An NBA equivalent to CapFriendly!" (Tweet). Retrieved March 12, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ Friedman, Elliotte. "Capitals reach agreement to purchase CapFriendly website". Sportsnet. Rogers Media. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
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