Canadian and Quebec politicians criticize the NHL after it tells organizers they cannot proceed with a Montreal Canadiens watch party. According to organizers, the league informs them the event is not permitted because it is being held in an area where the Ottawa Senators have exclusive marketing rights. The dispute centers on NHL team territory and promotional restrictions, with lawmakers expressing concern about how the rules affect public fan events. While details about the location and specific timing of the watch party are limited in the available reports, both outlets describe the NHL’s position as a matter of contractual marketing exclusivity tied to the Senators’ rights. Politicians from across Canada and within Quebec call on the NHL to reconsider the decision, arguing that fans should be able to gather to watch games. The reports do not indicate that the organizers were offered an alternative arrangement, but they say the NHL’s notice bars the event from going ahead under the current plan. The issue highlights broader tensions between league governance, local marketing agreements, and community sports-viewing activities.