Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has signed off on amended quarantine proposal that could pave the way for the NHL to choose Vancouver as a hub city. The plan calls for modified restrictions that would allow an entire NHL team to be treated as a “family entity” or “bubble,” according to Premier John Horgan.
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BOSTON—A member of the Boston Bruins has tested positive for COVID-19. The team announced Friday the positive result came after players wishing to use the club’s facilities as part of Phase 2 of the NHL’s return-to-play protocol underwent mandated testing. The Bruins said two subsequent tests administered to the player have returned negative results, and
Some fans may not like his plan, but Geoff Molson is sticking to it. This week, Molson spoke for the first time since the NHL shut down due to the coronavirus, and he was unequivocal in his support for his general manager Marc Bergevin as he denied rumours that he was looking to hire a
Scott Oakman knows the time for change is now. The Greater Toronto Hockey League’s executive director has begun a “head on” approach to erasing incidents of racist, misogynistic and homophobic language in Canada’s largest youth hockey league. “Recent events brought forth the issue, and people’s experiences have come out, and them wanting to speak out,
A member of the Boston Bruins has tested positive for COVID-19. The team announced Friday the positive result came after players wishing to use the club’s facilities as part of Phase 2 of the NHL’s return-to-play protocol underwent mandated testing. The Bruins said two subsequent tests administered to the player have returned negative results, and
Edmonton Oilers prospect Cooper Marody has written a song in memory of teammate Colby Cave to raise money for a memorial fund. Cave, from Battleford, Sask., died April 11 in a Toronto hospital after suffering a brain bleed. Marody’s song “Agape” will be released Friday on Apple Music and Spotify. Marody, from Brighton, Mich., and
Geoff Molson fielded questions from all angles in French and English for 90 minutes Wednesday. The topics lobbed at the Montreal Canadiens’ owner, president and chief executive officer by reporters ranged from his team’s performance, to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on business and social justice. The patience he demonstrated in both official languages also
The year 2020 will be remembered for a couple of devastating plagues, and Georges Laraque, the former NHL enforcer, has endured a battle with both. One of the scourges, he hopes, is forever in his rearview. In late April, when Laraque was otherwise occupied training for this third marathon and delivering groceries to vulnerable people
The NHL continues to inch toward a return to action. The league and its players’ association announced Monday that training camps will open July 10 — provided medical and safety conditions permit, and the sides can reach an agreement on resuming the season. The start of camps for the 24 teams included in the NHL’s
VICTORIA—British Columbia’s premier says the province and its top doctor have approved a proposal for the NHL to make Vancouver a possible hockey hub city in Western Canada during the pandemic. John Horgan said Wednesday he has written to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to advance the initiative put together based on a modification of quarantine
When the NHL first announced plans in May to salvage its season, it “only” had the health limitations of a global pandemic to contend with. A lot has changed since the league announced the 10 cities it might use as hubs to resume its season and playoffs. The death of George Floyd at the hands
The Ontario Hockey Federation has released its approach for a return to hockey, stressing a four-phase program that will adhere to Hockey Canada guidelines for hygiene and social distancing and provincial government clearances for the gathering of larger groups. While those guidelines have yet to permit full team workouts and game-type situations, the OHF informed
A group of players of colour in the National Hockey League, which is predominantly populated by white players, coaches and executives, and has grappled with issues of racism in recent years, has formed a new group to tackle the sport’s challenges with diversity and inclusion. Members of the group, the Hockey Diversity Alliance, said they
The Edmonton Oilers were back at Rogers Place on Monday — some of them, anyway. The club opened its arena for voluntary, small-group training as the NHL moved to Phase 2 of its return-to-play protocol with an eye towards eventually resuming its pandemic-hit season. The Oilers tweeted a picture and video that included forwards Alex
The Edmonton Oilers were back at Rogers Place on Monday — some of them, anyway. The club opened its arena for voluntary, small-group training as the NHL moved to Phase 2 of its return-to-play protocol with an eye toward eventually resuming its pandemic-hit season. The Oilers tweeted a picture and video that included forwards Alex
Walking into the Maple Leafs’ practice facility represented a small return to normalcy for John Tavares. Toronto’s captain also got an immediate glimpse of how different life looks as the NHL moves forward in hopes of completing its pandemic-hit season. Testing, hygiene, masks when not exercising and observing physical distancing rules are all part of
A word of advice to the lucky crisis communications firm that gets the call to steer Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk through his latest public relations minefield: demand payment in advance, preferably in cash. Securing your going rate will almost certainly be your only win when dealing with the NHL’s resident lost cause. Along with
Alex Meruelo made history last year by becoming the first Latino controlling owner in the NHL when he purchased the Arizona Coyotes. Meruelo made another bit of history on Monday, naming Xavier Gutierrez as the first Latino team president and CEO in NHL history. “I have known Xavier for many years and he is a