Gary Bettman to penalize the Blue Jackets following the tragic death of Johnny Gaudreau
The Columbus Blue Jackets may be forced to deal with an unfortunate situation after the tragic passing of Johnny Gaudreau.
As Johnny Gaudreau sadly passed, the Blue Jackets find themselves below the salary cap, as they're sitting at $62 million, and they need to be at $65 million. If they fail to that cap floor, the NHL could penalize them.
Many believe that the NHL should grant the Blue Jackets a special exemption, due to this very horrific situation.
If the NHL decides not to grant them an exemption, the Blue Jackets would need to find a trade partner looking to get rid of a contract worth at least $2.7 million, most likely costing them a draft pick or a prospect to make the trade happen.
However, these situations are rare in the NHL, and it's not likely the league will offer any leniency for the Blue Jackets, but it's ultimately all Gary Bettman's decision.
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SEPTEMBRE 2 | 143 ANSWERS Gary Bettman to penalize the Blue Jackets following the tragic death of Johnny Gaudreau Do you think Gary Bettman will grant the Blue Jackets a special exemption? |
Yes | 103 | 72 % |
No | 40 | 28 % |
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