NHL suspends season over COVID-19 concerns
Posted March 12, 2020 11:34 am.
Last Updated March 12, 2020 4:18 pm.
NEW YORK – Following in the NBA’s footsteps, the NHL has decided to suspend its regular season over coronavirus concerns.
It is unclear when or if the 2019-20 campaign will resume.
The @NHL pauses 2019-20 season. https://t.co/WMePei4clH pic.twitter.com/W5Hqmk3kX7
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) March 12, 2020
The NBA halted its season immediately after discovering Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz had tested positive for COVID-19. The NHL doesn’t yet have a confirmed case, but there is a massive overlap between the two leagues and the virus is highly communicable.
At this point, there has to be genuine concern about the NHL’s ability to crown a Stanley Cup champion. The Stanley Cup has only seen two seasons where it wasn’t awarded: In 2004-05, because of a year-long lockout, and 1918-19, because of the Spanish flu.
The health, safety and well-being of our fans, staff and players remain the most important priority of Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation. CSEC is in full support of the NHL's decision to pause the 2019-20 season due to COVID-19. https://t.co/jEYccZq9Ov
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) March 12, 2020
