The Canes are still playing hockey. The Leafs are not.
"Sebastian Aho's salary is $6,000,000 and his cap hit is $8,460,250 for the 2022-23 season. His salary is comprised of $5,250,000 in signing bonuses and $750,000 in base salary. He is a 25 year old centre who was born on Jul. 26, 1997. He was drafted 35th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2nd round of the 2015 entry draft."
The Panthers are still playing hockey. The Leafs are not.
"Matthew Tkachuk signed a 8 year / $76,000,000 contract with the Florida Panthers, including a $68,000,000 signing bonus, $76,000,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $9,500,000. In 2023-24, Tkachuk will earn a base salary of $1,000,000 and a signing bonus of $10,250,000, while carrying a cap hit of $9,500,000."