 Prior to joining the NHL, Daly was an attorney with the law firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom for six years.In 2000, Daly began assuming responsibility for all of the NHL's international transactions with the league's new focus on international affairs.Shortly after, in 2001, Daly established an agreement between the NHL and International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) that stated a number of guidelines for international player relations including the age at which teams can sign European prospects, how long they can keep players, and compensation for European clubs for the loss of their star players.