The National League and the Players’ Association are said to be working on setting up different ways of doing things to make life easier for teams in the current circumstances, in particular by bringing back the reserve squad formula.
This is what Sportsnet reporter Elliotte Friedman reports.
The reserve team, or flying squad, or even Taxi Squad on the English-speaking side, was very useful last season. It allows teams to quickly access reservists who are already in the team bubble in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak.
Last year, the reserve team could have four to six players who were allowed to train with the Habs and had to travel with the team. They received their salary from the American League. It is not yet clear what the rules for the reserve team would be this year.
Also according to Friedman, the NHL and the Players’ Association could also allow teams to make emergency recalls for players whose salary does not exceed one million, as well as add a goalie if a club has less than one. two available due to virus.
Remember that several teams have had to deal with outbreaks for one or two weeks. This is particularly the case with the Toronto Maple Leafs, which currently have 14 players on the COVID-19 protocol.
The National League is due to provide an update on its return-to-play plans by the end of Sunday.