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Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher
Does it free up a roster spot if he's suspended? Can Ferland come back without any other moves or will we have to demote Granlund?
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Suspended players in general take up a roster spot. However, teams can request suspended players not take up a roster spot, but that needs to be approved by Bettman.
Bettman did approve it for the Sharks with regards to the Torres suspension. Even if the league grants disposition to move a suspended player to non-roster, the suspended player's cap hit still counts.