Kings suspend Slava Voynov, already suspended by NHL

LAS VEGAS - The Los Angeles Kings have suspended defenseman Slava Voynov, who missed the final 76 games of the regular season under an NHL suspension.

A Kings spokesman confirmed Wednesday night that the move was made several weeks ago.

The move means Voynov's contract doesn't count against Los Angeles' salary cap. Voynov's deal would carry a $4.166 million cap hit for four more seasons.

Voynov hasn't played for the Kings since early last season, when he was arrested and eventually charged with felony domestic violence against his wife.

The Russian defenseman then tore his right Achilles tendon earlier this year, and the Kings suspended him because the injury apparently occurred outside normal hockey training.

The move was first reported by the Kings' official website.