The NHL sent a message on behalf of the Arizona Coyotes and any other team where a GM may decide to pull a Chayka. The former executive was given a one year suspension for quitting on the Coyotes with the hopes of making a move to the NJ Devils.
NHL Suspends John Chayka for one year
John Chayka has been suspended for an entire year, until December 31, 2021. A memo sent out by the NHL to all teams gave the following reasons for their decision.