June 1 is a crucial date, Daly said, to plan scheduling, arena availability, ticket sales and player transactions for next season.

In addition to that, he had the right to veto any player transaction that was proposed.

One source has said Nowak may have actually profited from these player transactions.

"Public speculation about player transactions, while a natural part of the hot stove season, can be offensive and hurtful to our players," the statement said.

"And I really can't comment on a pending player transaction."

The Cleveland Indians, who lost a club-record 105 games, have made five player transactions.

It was only the 11th player transaction between the teams in 40 years and by far the most significant.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders had the following player transactions for the 2008 season.

In 12 years as general manager, right up to today, Peter never one single time ever instructed me on a player transaction to do anything.

At this time, there is a financial reality to all player transactions.