What happened: PuckPedia outlined that players suspended for failing to report are not paid during the suspension and do not count against the salary cap. The rule turns a camp absence into an immediate roster and payroll mechanism.

Why it matters: That matters because the financial pressure cuts both ways at once: a club opens cap room while the absent player stops collecting salary. In preseason, even a short non-reporting suspension can reshape negotiations and roster planning before opening-night decisions are due.

What to watch: Watch for whether more attendance disputes reach the formal suspension stage as camps open. The next meaningful shift in any case would be a return to camp or an extension of the absence.