Four Senators players test positive for COVID-19

[langway05]

Senators player becomes first NHLer to test positive for COVID-19

An Ottawa Senators player is the first National Hockey League player to test positive for COVID-19 .

The player, who was not identified, had mild symptoms and is in isolation, the Senators said in a statement released just before midnight Tuesday.

The club said it was in the process of notifying anyone who had been in close contact with the player.

“As a result of this positive case, all members of the Ottawa Senators are requested to remain isolated, to monitor their health and seek advice from our team medical staff,” the statement said.

 

[creasecollector]

Bound to happen eventually in the NHL. Hoping we can keep this thing handled.

 

[JayKayZee]

I heard about this a few days ago on NHL Network on Sirius :

https://abc11.com/sports/canes-anno...aying-in-hotel-room-rudy-gobert-used/6010338/

 

[langway05]

2nd Ottawa Senators player tests positive for coronavirus

The Ottawa Senators say a second player on the team has tested positive for novel coronavirus on Saturday.

The team issued a statement which said that the affected player was part of an away trip that included games in San Jose, Anaheim and Los Angeles.

Fifty-two people travelled with the team on the road trip, including players, staff, media, guests and flight crew. The team said that 44 people have shown no symptoms, eight people have been tested and two positive results were confirmed.

 

[creasecollector]

Someone on the Avs also:

https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/s...d-coronavirus-avalanche-player-tests-positive

 

[creasecollector]

Just heard that another 4 players on the Sens tested positive for the Corona virus.

There is no way the NHL starts back up again with the potential of:

A) More players testing positive, leaving teams short talent
B) Risk further infection of other players + fans, etc

 

[cygnusx1]

I think gradually people are understanding just how long of an impact this thing is going to have. The season is as good as done, IMO

 

[99goals]

I think gradually people are understanding just how long of an impact this thing is going to have. The season is as good as done, IMO

The reality isn't hitting for people. Forget the NHL.. Chances are high that someone you know very close to you will be hurt by Covid. Let that sink in. IDAF about sports right now.

 

[dlowthers]

Thought I would never say this but there are more important things in life right now than sports . As each day goes on the more respect we must have for those front line workers and not those guys that are paid millions to supposedly entertain us. How a 4th liner who plays 3 to 4 minutes a game for 80 of them desevers $ 150,000 when a support worker that is working 40 hours a week I makes 30,000 ...sort of make one realize that something is wrong.

 

[creasecollector]

I think gradually people are understanding just how long of an impact this thing is going to have. The season is as good as done, IMO

Exactly.

I don't know why the NHL hasn't announced it yet. I love sports as much as the next person, but they need to officially announce the end of the NHL Season/Playoffs as soon as possible.

 

[creasecollector]

Another Avs player diagnosed today I just heard on Sportsnet.