Coronavirus/NHL Suspension Talk

[JabbaJabba]

In an alternate universe right now we would all be finalizing our brackets and discussing the first few completed games of the 2020 playoffs.

Also I think the draft lottery would be done and we could fantasize about prospects.

 

[Arthuros]

And presumably we would descend into another debate about if the Kase, Ritchie and Sprong trades were even worth it, and arguing about depth charts.

Man, it is kind of surreal that less than a month ago hockey was still going. It feels like everything kicked into high gear the moment Rudy Gobert pulled that shit with the mikes and then got diagnosed with COVID-19 less than a day afterwards.

 

[Kalv]

And presumably we would descend into another debate about if the Kase, Ritchie and Sprong trades were even worth it, and arguing about depth charts.

Man, it is kind of surreal that less than a month ago hockey was still going. It feels like everything kicked into high gear the moment Rudy Gobert pulled that shit with the mikes and then got diagnosed with COVID-19 less than a day afterwards.

Rudy Gober is an elite shot blocker. He blocked every shot in the NBA and the NHL this year

 

[ducks8]

It makes me wonder if Kase had this. He was out sick for what, 2 weeks? Flu like symptoms. Maybe it really wasn't his head

 

[Frosted Tips]

I'm 100% over remote work combined with looking after a 2 year old. This can't be over soon enough.

 

[Smirnov2Chistov]

I'm 100% over remote work combined with looking after a 2 year old. This can't be over soon enough.

I mentioned already that I feel like I’m in a funk over this. Just being home not interacting with anyone sucks.

 

[Fighter]

Hey guys, what's up? I'm hearing some scary numbers in NY, but Cali seems "better". Just hang in there, Italy is going up and down but it's indeed getting better so USA will do the same if people will follow the rules. Best wishes!

 

[Leonardo87]

Hey guys, what's up? I'm hearing some scary numbers in NY, but Cali seems "better". Just hang in there, Italy is going up and down but it's indeed getting better so USA will do the same if people will follow the rules. Best wishes!

NY is a mess now. I flew back home just before the shit hit the fan.

anyway hope everyone is staying safe and being cautious like this kitty...

 

[Leonardo87]

 

[McDonald19]

Governor Newsom said no mass gatherings this summer (Pro Sports, Disneyland, etc.)

Empty stadiums/arenas, with players and personnel being tested for Covid-19 often, is the most likely (or only) way Sports leagues can restart.

 

[Terry Yake]

Governor Newsom said no mass gatherings this summer (Pro Sports, Disneyland, etc.)

Empty stadiums/arenas, with players and personnel being tested for Covid-19 often, is the most likely (or only) way Sports leagues can restart.

a vaccine is the only way we'll be able to have pro sports played in front of fans again in this country

 

[McDonald19]

Fauci: Sports return quickly only if fans prohibited

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious diseases expert and one of the faces of the United States' fight against the coronavirus, says the only way professional sports will happen this summer is by holding events without fans in attendance and by keeping players in hotels.

 

[Paul4587]

The majority of the NHLs revenue is gate driven isn’t it? If they were to play all of next season without fans (looks like that could be very possible at this point) how much of a hit would the players have to take for the league to break even?

 

[McDonald19]

The majority of the NHLs revenue is gate driven isn’t it? If they were to play all of next season without fans (looks like that could be very possible at this point) how much of a hit would the players have to take for the league to break even?

Yes, if they determine the entire 20-21 season will be played in empty arenas...a one season salary reduction of 25-50% makes sense. That’s just the first thought in my head, I have no idea what the NHL balance sheet looks like.

 

[McDonald19]

Their current focus is still trying to squeeze the remainder of 19-20 and playoffs into this summer. So, we’ll see...

 

[TopShelfWaterBottle]

Their current focus is still trying to squeeze the remainder of 19-20 and playoffs into this summer. So, we’ll see...

Be ready to see allot of sloppy play and bouncing pucks if that’s the case

 

[Exit Dose]

Florida is a place that I wouldn't want to live in right now. Covid cases are popping up all over the place and they are setting records for daily temperatures in April. As I understand it these are temperatures that they usually see in July as highs. That's a really bad intersection of things to be happening. I think we have a Floridian or two here. Stay safe.

 

[Terry Yake]

Florida is a place that I wouldn't want to live in right now. Covid cases are popping up all over the place and they are setting records for daily temperatures in April. As I understand it these are temperatures that they usually see in July as highs. That's a really bad intersection of things to be happening. I think we have a Floridian or two here. Stay safe.

their governor has handled this just about as bad as anyone could have

 

[Leonardo87]

Their current focus is still trying to squeeze the remainder of 19-20 and playoffs into this summer. So, we’ll see...

I think hockey is done for this season, regular and playoffs. Would have been done anyway now for us.

I hope they can at least get a half of season of baseball in now. That is looking to be in jeopardy now.

 

[AngelDuck]

The new cases rate has been falling pretty steadily in the US now for a couple weeks. Deaths are still crazy though

I still sayJuly is when sports will return with no crowds.

 

[McDonald19]

Sources: NHL no longer considering neutral sites

Instead, the league is looking at regional NHL arenas, aligned by division, where teams could potentially finish their seasons. Sources told ESPN that the current favorites are the home rinks for the Carolina Hurricanes (Metropolitan Division), Edmonton Oilers (Pacific Division) and Minnesota Wild (Central Division). A front-runner from the Atlantic Division has yet to emerge.

 

[Paul4587]

At this point it’s just best to call the season and focus on next year. The logistics of getting this done (At all, let alone in a manner that withholds the integrity of the Stanley Cup!) are going to be too much.

 

[bumperkisser]

Sounds like a pretty awful idea to me to try and continue on this season

 

[tomd]

We must kill the patient to save the patient...

 

[AngelDuck]

At this point it’s just best to call the season and focus on next year. The logistics of getting this done (At all, let alone in a manner that withholds the integrity of the Stanley Cup!) are going to be too much.

It will come down to dollars like it always does but yeah, going to be a brutal playoff. There will be even more injuries than normal too