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Jets suspend Byfuglien without pay for failing to report training camp

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Winnipeg Jets' Dustin Byfuglien

Per Bob McKenzie of TSN, the Winnipeg Jets have suspended defenceman Dustin Byfuglien without pay until further notice for failing to report to training camp.

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. According to McKenzie, the Jets still want Byfuglien to return, but the team "needs to protect roster and cap flexibility until they know his intentions."

Byfuglien requested a leave of abscence from the team at the beginning of training camp.