How Toronto Maple Leafs’ strategy could change with implementation of new NHL playoff salary cap

NHL shakes up the game with new playoff salary cap. How will this impact the Toronto Maple Leafs’ strategy going into the season? Mike DiStefano and Dave Morassutti break down the NHL’s decision to implement the playoff salary cap this season and its potential impact on the trade deadline and player movement. Mike and Dave analyze how these changes could reshape the Leafs’ approach to roster building and cap management. They also look at the immediate CBA changes, their impact on big-name trades, and the Leafs’ recent contract extension for goaltender Dennis Hildeby.

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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro: Playoff salary cap introduction
5:18 Full season salaries used for playoff cap
10:39 Impact on trade deadline excitement
17:27 Additional CBA changes being implemented
22:04 Explaining accrued cap space concept
25:08 Dennis Hildeby signs 3-year extension
30:00 Hildeby’s position as potential #3 goalie
33:07 Leafs’ goalie prospect development progress

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