Mikhail Berdin will not remain with the Winnipeg Jets for the 2022-23 season, the team announced Thursday.
The goaltender’s departure is based on the recommendation of the NHL/NHLPA substance abuse and behavioural health program.
The Jets said the 24-year-old Russian will be treated as a suspended player for contract purposes, so he won’t be paid by the team and his salary won’t count against the salary cap.
Per the advice and recommendation of the NHL/NHLPA Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Program, Mikhail Berdin will not remain with the club for the 2022-23 National Hockey League season.
— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) October 6, 2022
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Berdin will be permitted to sign a one-year contract to play outside of North America this season, as part of an agreement between the team, league and players’ association.
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Berdin was selected by the Jets in the sixth round of the 2016 draft and has played more than 100 games for the Manitoba Moose.
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