Scotiabank said Tuesday the pause will last until it's confident the right steps are taken to improve the culture within the sport, while Canadian Tire and Telus followed suit later in the day.
Tampa Bay Lightning players paid a heavy physical price just for the chance at a historic three-peat.
Terry McLaurin is now one of the five highest-paid receivers in the league.
Will Hardy spent five seasons as an assistant coach with the Spurs before joining the Celtics last year.