More than simply looking at the players changing teams today in the two big trades Toronto made, the cap implications play a role, too. First, here's a look at the difference in salary in the Ducks-Leafs deal:
And here are the cap ramifications from the seven-player deal Brian Burke made with the Flames. Keep in mind that Calgary will free up additional cap space next year given Matt Stajan and Jamal Mayers are going to be unrestricted free agents:
* = Will play in AHL and not count against salary cap