Ernie
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BC Provincial Health Officer Bonnie Henry has now changed her position on Vancouver as a hub city. She has signed off on a plan that would allow NHL players to quarantine together for 2 weeks when they arrive. They would be able to travel to practice rinks together etc during that time.
Ben Kuzma: Revised quarantine plan could bolster Canucks in hub-city bid race
This could be very attractive from the NHL and NHLPA's perspective. The tighter rules in BC make it harder for NHL players to arrive, but regardless of the city they would be going to they would likely have to follow similar rules by their own volition. The main benefit is that BC has the lowest transmission rates in North America, so players could potentially have a LOT more freedom once their quarantine is over. Once their initial period is over, they could visit restaurants in groups of up to 6, and the summer outdoor recreation opportunities in Vancouver are unparalleled, all at very low risk of an outbreak amongst the players.
Ben Kuzma: Revised quarantine plan could bolster Canucks in hub-city bid race
This could be very attractive from the NHL and NHLPA's perspective. The tighter rules in BC make it harder for NHL players to arrive, but regardless of the city they would be going to they would likely have to follow similar rules by their own volition. The main benefit is that BC has the lowest transmission rates in North America, so players could potentially have a LOT more freedom once their quarantine is over. Once their initial period is over, they could visit restaurants in groups of up to 6, and the summer outdoor recreation opportunities in Vancouver are unparalleled, all at very low risk of an outbreak amongst the players.