2020 Stanley Cup -- Tainted or Legit?

[Gary Nylund]

To me it's no different than any top player getting hurt and having to miss.
IMO, if all Teams are playing under the same rules it's legit. I don't see any Team having an unfair advantage over another.

Unfair perhaps isn't the right word but what do you call it if one team has a bunch of top players knocked out due to the virus? Is bad luck a better way of putting it? If one team wins due to this sort of luck then that's a big asterisk in my eyes, injuries are a natural part of the game but the same can't be said for covid19.

There's often some luck involved in the playoffs, a post hit or missed, a fluke injury etc. and covid 19 basically adds a TON of variance. Maybe it won't be a factor at all, in that case the cup isn't tainted but if it plays a huge role then that's another story.

 

[ACC1224]

Unfair perhaps isn't the right word but what do you call it if one team has a bunch of top players knocked out due to the virus? Is bad luck a better way of putting it? If one team wins due to this sort of luck then that's a big asterisk in my eyes, injuries are a natural part of the game but the same can't be said for covid19.

There's often some luck involved in the playoffs, a post hit or missed, a fluke injury etc. and covid 19 basically adds a TON of variance. Maybe it won't be a factor at all, in that case the cup isn't tainted but if it plays a huge role then that's another story.

Positive test would be a bad break for sure but to me I lump that in with any other thing that could occur off ice that could knock a player out.
Agreed though, have to see how it plays out.

 

[4StevieBlunder4]

It’s legit, but irresponsible.