[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by Canada 02

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Hossa to retire; Hawks will be hit with a $4.275 M cap recapture penalty for the next 3 years

https://www.tsn.ca/report-blackhawks...lems-1.1089947

When a player cannot play for health reasons, he doesn't retire, he just can't play anymore.

The NHL already had their specialist check him out and his condition was ruled legitimate.

Hawks get full cap relief.