Former Dallas Stars defenseman signs with Detroit Red Wings rival

It also puts the team over the salary cap, suggesting that GM Brad Treliving is preparing to make a trade.

With the team already exceeding the cap by $1M and forwards Steven Lorentz and Max Pacioretty on PTOs, a move to clear cap space seems inevitable. Players like Calle Jarnkrok and David Kämpf, who combine for $4.5M in cap space, are logical trade candidates given their bottom-six roles, especially with younger and cheaper players pushing for roster spots.

With training camp around the corner, the Leafs will likely make a move soon to finalize their cap situation.