While the NHL is still hoping to return to some form of action, the St. Louis Blues reached the tipping point as far as their own finances go. The team was forced to furlough several employees.
The Blues actually lasted quite some time while still giving some form of payment to the majority of their employees up until this point. However, the continued uncertainty forced their hand.
The Blues will furlough, i.e. release from employment for an undetermined time, several of their full-time staff according to multiple reports. There was no number given by Blues president of business operations, Chris Zimmermann or any of the media outlets.