Mar 13, 2020
NHL, NHLPA sign off on additional quarantine guidelines
The National Hockey League and the Players' Association have signed off additional quarantine guidelines while the season remains under suspension, according to TSN hockey insider Pierre LeBrun.
TSN.ca Staff
The National Hockey League and the Players' Association have signed off additional quarantine guidelines while the season remains under suspension, according to TSN hockey insider Pierre LeBrun.
Players will be asked to self-quarantine in their in-season NHL home cities. At some point to be determined, players may skate at NHL facilities in small groups. Near the end, plans for a mini-camp before (if) the season resumes would be in place.
LeBrun goes on to add that there are exceptions for players on injured reserve who need treatment/rehab - they can go to the NHL facility to get assistance. In addition, players who want to self-quarantine away from their in-season NHL home city because their family lives elsewhere (like traded players) can do that after advising the team.
Any player who develops COVID-19 symptoms should contact their club's medical director or head trainer, ``who will consult with the Club’s infectious disease specialist to determine next steps.''
The memo also asks to tell team medical staff if they've come in contact with an infected person.
The NHL season is currently suspended due to the spread of coronavirus, with no timeline in place for when the season will resume.