Come Summer, far more teams will be out of LTIR and salary cap hell.

Source: https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/in-the-edmonton-oilers-eric-karlsson-stakes-remember-it-takes-two-to-tango-9-things

If Hall being placed on LTIR is retroactive to Feb. 25, he would be eligible to return Saturday against the Minnesota Wild.

Source: https://nesn.com/2023/03/bruins-taylor-hall-takes-important-step-in-injury-recovery/

If Hall comes back before the end of the season, the B’s would have to place Nick Foligno on LTIR to clear up cap space.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/03/10/bruins-notebook-tyler-bertuzzi-set-to-face-old-teammates-with-new-linemates/

I would take advantage of the LTIR rule until it’s no longer allowed.

Source: https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/sports-columns/ed-graney/knights-didnt-cheat-when-activating-stone-for-nhl-playoffs-2763262/