Folks, we’ve discussed how weird the upcoming season is going to be (and we’re going to continue to do so until the season is over). But no aspect of how the season operates is more representative of the world we’re living in than the existence of the taxi squad.
How the Flames choose to manage their taxi squad could have huge implications for the entire season.
What is it?
Simply put, the taxi squad is between four and six AHL bodies – including a goaltender – who will skate and practice with the Flames’ NHL squad during the season.