LAS VEGAS - The Los Angeles Kings have suspended defenceman Slava Voynov, who missed the final 76 games of the regular season under an NHL suspension.
A Kings spokesman confirmed Wednesday night that the move was made several weeks ago after Voynov was injured outside normal hockey training.
The move means Voynov's contract doesn't count against Los Angeles' salary cap. The two-time Stanley Cup champion would carry a $4.166 million cap hit for four more seasons for the Kings, who need all the cap room they can get with several players signed to lucrative long-term contracts.
The Russian defenceman tore his right Achilles tendon earlier this year and had surgery in March.