The New Jersey Devils have sent forward Brian Rolston to the New York Islanders for forward Trent Hunter.
Brian Rolston had to waive his no-trade clause for the deal to go through. He has a cap hit of $5,062,500 in the last year of his deal. His salary is $5 million.
Trent Hunter carries a $2 million cap hit (salary is the same) for the next 2 years.
This deal looks to be all about the cap numbers. The Islanders needed to take on salary to get to the salary floor which is just over $48 million. The Devils needed some cap relief to make is easier to re-sign Zach Parise.
