Real Kyper & Bourne Parayko Blocks a Trade and No-Move Clauses with Brian Lawton
Mar 5, 2026
Brian Lawton, former NHL player, agent and GM, walks through the Parayko trade leak and why a no-move clause changed everything. He explains best practices for handling protected players and why no-move clauses are spreading. Short takes on who might move before the deadline, how markets shift fast, and medical concerns that chill big deals.
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No Move Clauses Are Freezing Player Movement
- No-move clauses are increasingly stalling roster movement and harming league circulation.
- Nick Kypreos and Brian Lawton argue Pareko's blocked trade left St. Louis, Buffalo and the player embarrassed, showing the system's flaws.
Always Clear Players Before Trading Them
- Communicate with players before finalizing trades when they have no-trade/no-move protections.
- Brian Lawton describes how he pre-cleared veterans like Mark Recchi before making trade decisions to avoid fallout.
Mark Recchi Trade Example Of Proper Player Handling
- Lawton recounts trading Mark Recchi from Tampa to Boston and consulting him first.
- Recchi accepted the move, later won a Cup, and although unhappy about playing time, appreciated the process.