The signing of Alexander Romanov, in combination with the NHL’s Return to Play Plan, created a cascade of questions for the Montreal Canadiens. The Habs have been one of those teams frustrating other organizations by having TBD start dates on contracts such as Romanov’s. However, before the deal was even signed, management was in conversation with the league, wondering whether the defenceman could play with the team this season or not.
NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly had a Q&A segment with Gary Bettman after the chairman’s initial presser Tuesday afternoon. Besides talking more about the future phases of the Return to Play Plan, as well as the new Draft Lottery, the question of expanded rosters came up.