What happened: Bettman said no-trade protection has moved beyond its original intent and warrants monitoring. Per LeBrun, NHLPA officials and agents called that view an attack on players' rights. Morgan Rielly remained with the Toronto Maple Leafs under his no-move clause after opening the door to a change.

Why it matters: No-move terms limit Toronto's ability to reshape its blue line around existing contracts. Broad restrictions on those clauses would shift leverage toward clubs in future trade talks.

What to watch: Watch whether trade protection becomes a formal agenda item between the league and the NHLPA.