NHL Rumors: Thomas Trade, Red Wings GM, and No-Trade Loophole

The NHL confirmed that teams and players can negotiate custom provisions within no-move and no-trade clauses, allowing for conditional protections that may be removed if a player requests a trade. Robert Thomas has reaffirmed his commitment to the St. Louis Blues following discussions with incoming general manager Alexander Steen. The Detroit Red Wings may face a prolonged delay in appointing their next general manager.