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There are two basic ways to look at this. Either, (a) these teams are strong enough that they can afford to lose this many bodies and replace from within, or (b) this is the effect the salary cap has on the top teams' ability to compete for UFAs. Read More »

Next » by Mark Avery - AP

Detroit Red Wings right wing Mikael Samuelsson, of Sweden, celebrates his goal against the Anaheim Ducks in the third period of a second-round NHL hockey playoff game in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, May 7, 2009. Red Wings won 6-3. (AP Photo/Mark Avery)

Read More: 2009 nhl free agency, Mikael Samuelsson (RW - VAN), Marian Hossa (RW - CHI), Travis Moen (LW - MON), Mattias Ohlund (D - TAM), Sergei Fedorov (C - WAS), Brian Gionta (RW - MON), John Madden (C - CHI), Detroit Red Wings, Vancouver Canucks, New Jersey Devils, San Jose Sharks, Washington Capitals, Boston Bruins