NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly addressed the media ahead of the Stanley Cup Final, discussing the NHL-CHL player transfer agreement. Daly explained that current policy requires 18- and 19-year-old drafted players who are not NHL-ready to return to junior hockey, a regulation under review due to ongoing debates among general managers. The agreement was originally intended to protect junior leagues but has hindered top-tier players from moving to professional leagues. The Capitals' Hendrix Lapierre and Andrew Cristall exemplify players affected by these restrictions.
The current NHL-CHL player transfer agreement restricts drafted players from transitioning to professional leagues before turning 20 or completing four junior seasons.
Daly acknowledged ongoing discussions regarding the NHL-CHL transfer agreement, emphasizing differing opinions among general managers on how to enhance player mobility.
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