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Originally Posted by D as in David
There is a possibility that a playoff bound team could suffer a similar fate just prior to the playoffs starting. If that team was unable to put together a healthy team to start the playoffs, would the NHL look to the next closest team outside of the playoffs to step in or give a first round bye to the opponent?
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Curious about this also. I think the organization gets exemption to call up unlimited minor leaguer players before you give the berth to another team.