The NHL is reviewing whether the Chicago Blackhawks will be allowed to place Marian Hossa on long-term injured reserve, reports The Athletic’s James Mirtle. If not, the team would be stuck with Hossa’s $5.275 million cap hit on their books all season with no relief.
The Blackhawks announced earlier this summer that Hossa, who has four years remaining on his contract, would sit out the 2017-18 season due to a skin disorder related to his equipment. The team plans to place him on LTIR once the season begins, which would give it an exception to go over the salary cap.