In a move similar to action taken last season, Canada played the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday without fans present. Ontario authorities on Wednesday ordered a 50% reduction in the capacity of any accommodation for more than 1,000 people.
Bronze Coach Bruce CassidyYang, who returned to the team on Monday after being isolated for two weeks, said organizers had not discussed not going to Canada.
“I didn’t ask,” Cassidy said. “We are packed and ready to go. Everyone has brought their stuff for three full games. If anything has changed, anything has changed, but there is no conversation that I know of.
Prior to departure, the Bruins decided to stay an extra night in New York to avoid team members testing positive in Canada, where restrictions are tight.
Cassidy added that he has not received news from the NHL on the number of cases that will delay league games. So far, 10 matches have been postponed.
“You’ve seen other teams canceled,” Cassidy said. “Caroline is canceled. I don’t know how long. I don’t even know how many cases are against them. Obviously Calgary has a lot of them. But we’re preparing to go to Montreal tomorrow and play in Montreal and Ottawa. .
“But frankly, I think [in] The league is worried, okay. When there are a lot of cases in different teams, whether we want to brake or not, it will go up the food chain. Like I said, we’re ready to go, but to be honest, some teams are suffering more than others.
Blitz, Frederick and Swayman did not travel with the team to New York. Cassidy said the group spoke early Thursday about their concerns about going to Canada.
“Especially families and those who don’t want to vacation in a hotel room in Montreal or Ottawa,” Cassidy said. “
The Carolina Hurricanes have two players – Facebook Facebook logo Join Facebook to connect with Sebastian Aho And Seth Jarvis – and a lone employee in Vancouver following the team’s loss to Conax last Sunday.
“Aho if there is no update on the situation, I think the players will be okay with their rights. Hey, what will happen to me if that happens.
Cassidy, who sees the impact of the virus not just on the NHL but on the game as it did a year ago, admits it would be frustrating to get back to the same point, but is optimistic about signs of ‘improvement.
“What matters is that all these teams leave and the players and staff… come out healthy, there is no need to go to hospital, I think I am in intensive care, on a ventilator , then go ahead. So clear. We are much further than last year. , due to a lot of uncertainties,” Cassidy said. “There is a vaccine, we will guess” [helped] This. Now the booster is here. With this there is a chance to reconsider [what] Transfer protocol. Are people sick or like the flu?
“It’s a question for someone else, but ultimately the frustration comes when you feel a bit tired.
emergency movement
Goalie Kyle Geyser And move on Jasper Fröden An emergency call from Providence was bugged.
Geyser is 4-5-3 this season with a 2.44 goal average and .914 save percentage in 12 games at Providence. With back-to-back games this weekend, Cassidy is still deciding where the Geysers should fit in.
“So this is a great opportunity for him to get involved in the sport,” Cassidy said.
Froden has added 13 points (four goals, nine assists) to 13 points in 21 games this season.
“He’s a talented player, he can play in traffic, he can play, he can meet good players,” Cassidy said. “He played the bumper in a power play, it was important for us to lose Bergie and Smitty. You have someone, he was shown earlier.
“It’s a very cerebral condition that you don’t just immerse yourself in, things happen automatically. So that helps us.”
Cassidy opens the door to the possibility of more moves if more players test positive.
“There’s a lot to think about moving forward,” Cassidy said.
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