The Winnipeg Jets suspended Dustin Byfuglien on Saturday for failing to report to training camp, according to by TSN's Bob McKenzie. The team granted Byfuglien a personal leave of absence last week, and McKenzie reported that Saturday's move was made to protect Winnipeg's roster and cap flexibility while the 34-year-old defenseman continues to mull his NHL future. The suspension came a day after . By suspending Byfuglien now, the Jets ensure that they won't be on the hook for his $7.6 million cap hit if he doesn't report by the opening day of the regular season, McKenzie reported. WPG has suspended Dustin Byfuglien for failing to report to camp. If he doesnt report by opening day, WPG loses his cap hit until he does report. Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) MORE: Little downplays Laine' John Collins Jersey s linemate comments McKenzie noted that the suspension could be reversed at any time and that Byfuglien would havebeen well aware of the Jets' ability to suspend him for roster and cap purposes. The paperwork has been filed but it can be reversed at any time and its not something that would come as any surprise to Byfuglien. In the meantime, WPG waits while he ponders his future. Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) With Byfuglien's wagesoff the books, Winnipeg has slightly more than $23 million in available cap space, according to . With reporting that the have suspended Dustin Byfuglien without pay until further notice, we have temporarily removed the veteran d-man's cap hit from Winnipeg's salary cap. As a result, we now show the Jets with roughly $23M in projected cap space. CapFriendly (@CapFriendly) Byfuglien has been with the Jets since 2011, when the franchise moved from Atlanta,and recorded a career-high 56 points (20 goals, 36 a sists) in 2013-14. The 14-year NHL veteran from Roseau, Minn., posted 31 points in 42 regular-season games for Winnipeg last season and added eight more points (two goals, six a sists) in six games duringthe 2019 Stanley Cupplayoffs. Danilo Gallinari Jersey