Rep. Zooey Zephyr, the transgender state lawmaker silenced after telling Republicans they would have blood on their hands for opposing gender-affirming health care for kids, was barred from returning to the Montana House floor in a Tuesday court ruling that came just hours before the Legislature planned to wrap up its biennial session.
Bill Guerin cited salary cap issues and said the latest first-round playoff exit was "not the narrative for this team."
The team needs growth from defenseman Calen Addison and center Marco Rossi in their second seasons to help deal with a tight budget.
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The team acquired forward Marcus Johansson at the trade deadline, and it turned out to be one of the league's best bargain acquisitions after he logged six goals and 12 assists in 20 games.