LongtimeLeafsufferer
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So many types of cap dumps.
Datsyuk being plus 35 contract was costing Wings cap space, though not money. Arizona has cap room.. Both sides win
Arizona taking LTIR contracts, a win if only to get over the cap floor which isn't an issue any more. Players on LTIR do not really affect any teams cap space really, except it might affect WHEN they pay their Performance Bonuses
Leafs trade with Columbus was unique. Leafs cleared cap space by trading a poor player at 5.25m. Leafs took Horton would was getting paid out of pocket 5.25m due to his uninsured contract.
Leafs trading Phanuef. Short term the Leafs lose because they gave up an NHL Dman and took on expensive cap and cash dumps. Long term Leaf got relief from Phanef's contract.
Kessel to Pens. Leafs wanted relief from Kessel's 8m contract and average play. Leafs didn't get much in return....Kapanen and a first rounder, but were able to 6.8m (after retention) to spend on other players. Of course Pens and Kessel won, because Phil turned his career around and became a good, very good player again.
At TDL we see some cap dumps of expiring contracts from a contending to a out of the playoff team. Reason is the the contending team has made deal for a better player and need cap space.