Currently, there are uncertainties surrounding the situation of five players, including Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote, Dillon Dube, and Alex Formenton (Europe), who have left their team for personal reasons. According to Frank Seravalli, these players, all from the 2018 edition of Team Canada Junior, continue to be paid and still impact the payroll of their respective teams. <q>Subject to change, but my understanding of the current situation for the 4 NHL players who have taken leave for personal reasons: - Each player will continue to be paid. - Each player will continue to count against the salary cap. - Do not count towards the final roster limit. - Frank Seravalli </q> Although these conditions may evolve, particularly after a major press conference scheduled for February 5, for now, they remain paid despite their absence. Details will follow on this situation which raises questions, but for now, they will still receive their salaries while remaining inactive. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1750598229115171222'> </a></blockquote></div>