FeaturedNHL RumorsNHL Trade Deadline How Flattened Salary Cap is Affecting NHL Trade Deadline Lyle Richardson 03/31/2021 0 Min Read © Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports There have only been nine trades since the start of the season, with most being minor. Many teams are in cap hell with the flat salary cap and it could lead to a slow NHL trade deadline. TAGGED:Chicago BlackhawksMontreal CanadiensNew York IslandersNHL Trade DeadlineToronto Maple LeafsWinnipeg Jets