Posts About "COVID-19"
COVID-19's Effect on the Edmonton Oilers
September 6th, 2020 Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland made a lot of small, speculative bets last summer, a few which panned out, a few more which still show promise, and he’s going to have to make a lot more as he reduces payroll to fit the new economic reality imposed by the COVID-19 crisis. The possible cancellation of the 2020-21 AHL season...
Spartak Moscow Cancels Camp Due to Pandemic
July 25th, 2020 Six players and one administrator of the Spartak Moscow hockey club showed positive test results for COVID-19 on July 12, just before the opening of training camp. The team reported that the players and the administrator would be quarantined in Spartak's training base located in Novogorsk, a satellite city of Moscow. Related: The...
Canadiens Doing Their Best Dealing With COVID-19
July 15th, 2020 As the NHL starts Phase 3 of the return to play (RTP) program, there are more and more players testing positive for COVID-19. Even though the NHLPA had a vote which the players agreed upon, there are still concerns over health and safety. There are players around the league opting out while others are waiting to see how the test results...
Rangers News & Rumors: COVID-19, Fanatics & Fox
July 3rd, 2020 The New York Rangers have been busy during the NHL pause due to the COVID-19 virus. Here are some of the great things they've been doing with extra time on their hands. Celebration of Service The Rangers organization and Northwell Health have been shining a spotlight on frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. They've put...
Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner’s Thoughts about the NHL’s Return
June 22nd, 2020 Friday was a scary day for hockey. First, there was a report that multiple members of the Tampa Bay Lightning organization had tested positive for COVID-19 and the team temporarily closed its training facilities. Second, in news closer to home for the Toronto Maple Leafs, superstar Auston Matthews and a number of Arizona Coyotes also...
The Implications of Auston Matthews' COVID-19 Diagnosis
June 20th, 2020 Yesterday, the Toronto Maple Leafs world was hit hard by the report that Auston Matthews, one of the team’s biggest stars, had become infected by COVID-19 as a result of participating in Phase 2 of the NHL’s plan to re-open the 2019-20 postseason. This news comes from a number of sources. The Primary Concern: The Wellness of NHL...
Some Islanders Return to the Ice during NHL's Phase 2
June 9th, 2020 The NHL has moved into Phase 2 of their Return to Play Plan, and with it, a few New York Islanders players hit the ice on Monday morning at Northwell Health Ice Center. Related: Top 10 Worst Mike Milbury Moves Among those players were Josh Bailey, Matt Martin, Cal Clutterbuck, and Thomas Greiss. Scott Mayfield, Devon Toews, and...
Swiss Hockey Struggles to Survive the Crisis Caused by Pandemic
June 9th, 2020 Switzerland could have been a great hockey winner in 2020. Accepting the hosting responsibilities for the 2020 World Championships last spring could have helped popularize the game in the alpine nation, and make it loved by millions. The COVID-19 pandemic shattered the dream. Moreover, it has brought the national championship to a...
Ottawa 67's Just Can't Catch a Break
June 1st, 2020 It's tough to have sustained success in the Ontario Hockey League, due to the nature of competition, and a large variety of external reasons which will be discussed here. For the Ottawa 67's, they have been a victim of circumstance during their prime championship window and have had championship glory removed from their grasp two...
Return to Hockey: Lessons Learned from Jacksonville
May 24th, 2020 On May 4, the Jacksonville Ice & Sportsplex became the first ice rink in North America to re-open following the shutdown caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. Following the guidance of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, and in accordance with government-mandated safety protocols, the rink was...
Bruins' Stanley Cup Quest More Difficult With Proposed Playoffs
May 24th, 2020 Ongoing discussions about how to finish the 2019-20 NHL season appear to be making progress this week with various reports that the NHL and NHL Players' Association (NHLPA) are devising an unprecedented 24-team playoff format. While the timeline to close out the season remains undecided, the playoff format being discussed would create a...
How the Predators Would Be Affected By the 24-Team Playoff Proposal
May 23rd, 2020 We want hockey! Now, there may be arguments of how soon we want it to return. But the bottom line is, we all want to see the sport make a comeback at some point. Well, according to multiple sources, including TSN and Sportsnet, we could be inching closer. There is a proposal for a 24-team playoff, which would allow for the Stanley...
A Return to Play: How the Maple Leafs Stack Up Against the Blue Jackets
May 23rd, 2020 Toronto Maple Leafs hockey fans, there’s news. The NHL has proposed a 24-team “bracketed” playoff structure to the players and teams. And, if all the issues can be worked out, the plan will eventually lead to the NHL awarding a Stanley Cup. Although a variety of details and approvals must be ironed out, on May 22 the players...
