Taxi Squads are back, so let’s learn what they are and what the new rules are. The first thing to remember is that the initial intent is to have this be temporary. Taxi Squads are set to dissolve on the date of each team’s last game before the All-Star Break. Their main purpose is to provide some extra players on hand for practices and emergency call-ups.
What a Taxi Squad Isn’t
Players on the squad are not in the NHL. They are considered to be in the AHL for purposes of waivers, salary and most other rules.