COVID-19 protocol Sunday.Each team will be allowed to have a taxi squad of up to six players and to make emergency recalls from the minors if COVID-19 absences would cause anyone to play without a full lineup.
Taxi squads, which were used during the shortened 2021 season, are set to be in effect until at least the All-Star break in early February.Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly confirmed the new roster rules in an email to The Associated Press.
NHL extends pause on games to Dec. 28 due to COVID-19 cases “Any relief is welcome, believe me,” said Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito, who is eager to see how the flexibility might help. “It’s tough.