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Originally Posted by Robbob
I can see the benefit since you don't have to account for travel. Players still have to go through waivers. Also gives an option to a team like the Oilers where it is easier to taxi Neal then send him to the minors. Can replace him with a min contract and profit.
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I think it will be done with prospects. In Calgary’s case I could see Dube/Valimaki going to the taxi squad between games. They don’t require waivers and are paid peanuts compared to the NHL.