'I Don't Think That's A Good Thing': Bettman Discusses Increase Of Trade Demands Around NHL

Oct 2, 2026 4:55 PMPublished Oct 2, 2026 4:55 PM

With changes to the salary cap, new rules in the collective bargaining agreement, and a slew of trade requests this past off-season, contract clauses have become a hot topic around the NHL.

Originally intended to give players a say in whether they are dealt, players have now begun using them to force a move to a team they want.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has acknowledged this issue, most recently in a radio appearance on Sportsnet's The FAN Hockey Show.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman shared his thoughts on Thursday about the state of trade clauses in player contracts and how they have evolved over time.

thehockeynews.com'I Don't Think That's A Good Thing': Bettman Discusses Increase Of Trade Demands Around NHLNHL commissioner Gary Bettman shared his thoughts on Thursday about the state of trade clauses in player contracts and how they have evolved over time.

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