Coronavirus

[SladeWilson23]

It's beginning.

https://www.cbc.ca/sports/north-american-sports-leagues-covid-19-coronavirus-monitoring-1.5481401

The fact there's even discussions is telling enough.

 

[mouser]

The fact there's even discussions is telling enough.

Telling enough of what?

It would be irresponsible of the major leagues not to consult with the CDC given all the media attention to the Coronavirus.

 

[Incubajerks]

As i wrote a few days ago the majority of the nations took the issue lightly and began to understand the seriousness of the problem a week / ten days late. The virus has been around the world for over a month.

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

As i wrote a few days ago the majority of the nations took the issue lightly and began to understand the seriousness of the problem a week / ten days late. The virus has been around the world for over a month.

Well, the virus had its inception in North America and Europe later than Asia did, so the former would have taken the gravity of the situation later than the onset of the virus.

 

[Fenway]

A month from now we should have a good idea of the magnitude of this ( if not sooner )

I am guessing the pro leagues will at first defer to local officials and if say a city or state/province decides that large public gatherings are suspended we could, in theory, see playoff games in empty arenas.

 

[Incubajerks]

Well, the virus had its inception in North America and Europe later than Asia did, so the former would have taken the gravity of the situation later than the onset of the virus.

The virus was not born in Italy and in South Korea, in these two countries adequate measures were taken promptly unlike others. Where the outbreaks are still unknown and there are still no limited areas. Just look at the number of tests carried out.

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

The virus was not born in Italy and in South Korea, in these two countries adequate measures were taken promptly unlike others. Where the outbreaks are still unknown and there are still no limited areas. Just look at the number of tests carried out.

Maybe, I should have clarified the term, "virus", as the "spread of virus".

 

[Henkka]

Season will be cancelled after Philadelphia Flyers is one win away from the Stanley Cup.

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

Season will be cancelled after Philadelphia Flyers is one win away from the Stanley Cup.

Flyers aren't ready for the Cup. The Bruins are. Sorry, I don't hate the Flyers, but I'm just talking about reality. I like Flyers more than Bruins, because Carter Hart is a good goaltender.

 

[MM425]

We're past the point of no return on this. Cases exponentially growing in major US cities is inevitable.

Empty arena games or even the postponement of the playoffs is an increasingly real possibility.

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

We're past the point of no return on this. Cases exponentially growing in major US cities is inevitable.

Empty arena games or even the postponement of the playoffs is an increasingly real possibility.

Or playoff games with no attendance in certain cities, and playoff attendance in certain cities, depending on the spread and severity of the virus.

 

[LadyStanley]

I can just imagine a number of insurance companies with exposure are not going to be happy

 

[LadyStanley]

Cancellations begin

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

Cancellations begin

The Pandora's box has been opened.

 

[discostu]

I've heard in parts of Europe that gatherings of over 5,000 are being cancelled. Luckily, should that go into effect in NA, the remaining Sens games this season should still be able to go ahead as planned.

 

[SladeWilson23]

Telling enough of what?

It would be irresponsible of the major leagues not to consult with the CDC given all the media attention to the Coronavirus.

Yea I was pretty much referring just to the magnitude of the situation. I don't recall this happening with the H1N1 or the Ebola scares.

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

Coronavirus Updates: U.S. Death Toll Rises as Virus Picks Up Speed

First cases reported in Jordan, Senegal, and Saudi Arabia. Getting more serious as time goes.

 

[SladeWilson23]

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

Just play games in Russia. China's not the ground for expanding hockey.

 

[LadyStanley]

Coronavirus in Nevada is matter of when, not if, health official says

91 US cases identified. International death toll over 3000.

 

[Spartachat]

Or playoff games with no attendance in certain cities, and playoff attendance in certain cities, depending on the spread and severity of the virus.

That would make cap hell for many teams if revenue falls.

 

[Jussi]

Just play games in Russia. China's not the ground for expanding hockey.

Why...?

 

[someguy44]

Thought people coming from China would get us (they did not as nearly, if not all, of them self quarantined themselves for 14 days). Thought people coming from Iran would get us... they haven't yet. Thought maybe people coming from Italy, Japan or South Korea would get us, but they actually keep good track of their numbers (for the most part). Turns out, it's going to be the Americans who'll get us with so so many untested people and letting this thing run rampant in several States. Thousands of people crossing the Washington State/BC border everyday. We are so screwed here in southern BC. Oh well, bring it on as this can't be avoided anyways.

That would make cap hell for many teams if revenue falls.

I think the NHL will loosen CAP rules because of this, not maintain the status quo.

 

[SladeWilson23]

Coronavirus in Nevada is matter of when, not if, health official says

91 US cases identified. International death toll over 3000.

How high does the number have to get before we start really taking notice?

 

[montreal]

How high does the number have to get before we start really taking notice?

did you notice the 46,000 people that died of the flu?