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Byfuglien suspension not as juicy as it sounds

The move by the Winnipeg Jets to suspend Dustin Byfuglien might sound like a juicy story, but it isn't that newsworthy.

TSN's Bob McKenzie reported on Twitter on Saturday night that the Jets had suspended Byfuglien without pay until further notice for failing to report to training camp.

By no means was it a malicious move by the Jets. According to McKenzie, the decision was made as a way to "protect roster and cap flexibility" until the Jets know if Byfuglien is going to return or not. If Byfuglien doesn't report to the team by the opening day of the regular season, his cap hit won't count towards the salary cap.