Changes to NHL CBA could lead to quiet trade deadline
Early implementation of the playoff salary cap and LTIR changes will push teams to clear cap space earlier, spreading trade activity across the season and quieting deadline day.
Maple Leafs may have trouble dumping contracts under new NHL CBA rules
The playoff salary cap effective this season will limit acquiring teams' flexibility, making the Maple Leafs' cap-dump trades harder and likely lowering trade returns.
