NHL teams are required to carry at least three goalies at all times this season, between the active roster and taxi squad.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) December 20, 2020- While the league has reached a deal with the PA, they don’t have approval from the all of the Provincial health authorities to play games in the home arenas. BC, Quebec and Ontario have not signed off, and no word on Alberta or Manitoba. The backup plan sounds like an Edmonton hub to start the season with the hopes of moving back to home arenas later in the season.