Even if Boychuk has retired, there is some cap that Isles have to pay for the next two years due to his front loaded contract. So, still not a working 22 man roster

Going on LTIR. Salary that have to pay, but can now exceed cap by his $6M.

Didn't know he was going on LTIR...For the Isles cap sake, they better hope he is "medically unfit" for two years.

He is already been seen by numerous doctors reportedly, so he is LTIR for the next two seasons. Also, both Martin and Greene have officially agreed to new deals, so I doubt Barzal gets that contract yet and I also doubt we convince Chara to come on board...........

He has permanent damage to his eye

Thanks for the info. No player wants to "retire" early when he thinks he has the ability to play. For Boychuk's sake, let's hope his eye damage doesn't affect his life permanently except for the inability to play professional hockey.