New contenders rise as NHL trade deadline signals changing of the guard
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The NHL’s deadline showcased a broader power shift: with new CBA rules and a more flexible playoff salary cap limiting blockbuster rentals, rising teams like Buffalo, Detroit, Anaheim and Seattle made bold moves to bolster their rosters, signaling a new era where challengers look to topple the traditional Cup favorites.
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