Coronavirus Impact On NHL

• Coaches say ‘no secrets’ and no certainty in one-of-a-kind NHL playoffs

  A strange NHL regular season has given way to a one-of-a-kind playoff tournament for the Stanley Cup in 2021. Coaches are speaking out about what fans might be able to expect.

  Canada

  May 14, 2021
  
• Canadian teams ‘jealous’ of clubs that can take advantage of NHL’s relaxed COVID-19 rules

  The NHL eased some of its COVID-19 health and safety protocols over the weekend for clubs that have been fully vaccinated. Canadian franchises won't be enjoying the same freedoms.

  Sports

  May 10, 2021
  
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• ‘Everybody’s tired’ as condensed NHL schedule takes its toll

  Fatigue has set in around the NHL with teams playing 50 games in just over 100 days as part of a condensed schedule that's proving even more demanding than players expected.

  Sports

  May 4, 2021
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• COVID-19: Gary Bettman reflects on NHL shutdown a year later

  On Thursday, National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman reflected on how the league has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Sports

  Mar 11, 2021
• NHL adding game-day rapid COVID-19 testing: reports

  The NHL is adding game-day rapid tests for players to its safety protocols in its latest bid to stem potential COVID-19 outbreaks, according to several reports Thursday.

  Sports

  Feb 11, 2021
• Canadian-based players thankful for North Division as NHL deals with COVID-19 in U.S.

  "It's been a lot easier with the rules and the restrictions we have here in Canada to stay healthy,'' Calgary Flames goalie Jacob Markstrom said.

  Health

  Feb 5, 2021
• NHL revises coronavirus protocols with 40 players on COVID-19 list

  With COVID-19 problems cropping up and four teams currently idled, the NHL has revised its coronavirus protocols in a bid to keep the shortenend season on track.

  Sports

  Feb 4, 2021
• Bettman says NHL must be ready to adapt as league prepares to open season during pandemic

  With the NHL preparing to start a new season in the middle of a pandemic, its commissioner says the league will have to be ready to adjust and adapt to whatever obstacles arise.

  Sports

  Jan 11, 2021
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• NHL training camps open with sense of urgency

  With the NHL's regular season starting next week, there's no time to waste for teams as their training camps get underway.

  Sports

  Jan 4, 2021
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• NHL, players reach tentative deal for 56-game season

  The season would start Jan. 13. Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly confirmed the sides have an agreement, pending the approval of various executive boards.

  Sports

  Dec 18, 2020