Much is made of Steve Yzerman’s proverbial wizardry - his ability to deftly manage a superstar roster while remaining under the salary cap. Many articles have been published describing his impressive drafting and tradings records, but few focus on what he does once he acquires talented players. Yzerman’s stealth weapon is his mastery of contract clauses.
At initial glance, it appears Yzerman hands out No Trade Clauses (NTC) and No Movemenet Clauses (NMC) like candy. Yes, he definitely gives out more than the average general manager, largely because contract safety is beneficial in salary negotiations and allows him to secure players for less than market value.