Is it really on the agenda? I haven't really heard any news regarding the coronavirus from Russia, except for the mayor of Moscow limiting the capacity to 5000 spectators.
Gagarin Cup Playoffs 2020 (UPD: Cancelled)
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I think, it's going to be Finland, who cancels the games. It more and more looks like panic in Europe. Sweden - Russia football friendly will be played without spectators, and a lot of tournaments have already been canceled.
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Well done Salavat. Really, these guys just mail it in during the regular season but when the heat is on, they are good. They are just good, you can't really argue with that...
Avangard, however, just really too bad all season long and as bad in the PO. Hartley will probably survive this but first thing he needs to do is go back to the way they played last year. He/they changed it up and obviously it has never worked. Atas said Hartley's hockey isn't going to work in the KHL and yet they have reached the finals, whatever this was, however, is definitely not working.
Avangard, however, just really too bad all season long and as bad in the PO. Hartley will probably survive this but first thing he needs to do is go back to the way they played last year. He/they changed it up and obviously it has never worked. Atas said Hartley's hockey isn't going to work in the KHL and yet they have reached the finals, whatever this was, however, is definitely not working.
AkBars - Salavat is happening. This time it should be worth it. I give the edge to Salavat. Their depth has more quality than our depth. Both teams with no real superstars in their prime. Their coach is at least a tad better too.
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It is really hard to predict who wins in the Green Derby. No matter how bad or good teems at the moment, they fight as if it is their last game. That's why we love it)))
It is really hard to predict who wins in the Green Derby. No matter how bad or good teems at the moment, they fight as if it is their last game. That's why we love it)))
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Well, I would recommend to conduct games in Balashiha (Avangard's base) or Podolsk (Vityaz), they are near to Moscow and mayor's limitations are not valid there.
Jussi
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Finnish government has shut down public events/gatherings of over 500 people. So Jokerit won't be playing in Finland, if at all.
I guess this is the pros of running a team (or league for that matter) that is not gate driven – you could continue to play the whole playoffs without any attendance as teams aren't making a profit anyways
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And this has been confirmed where? Current situation is that they will play at home but in an empty arena, though technically they could fit in 500 persons.
Jussi
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Well at the time Jokerit hadn't commented but due to the foreign ministry recommendation to not travel abroad, I don't see there being games played.
Jussi
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Finnish government recommending that everyone returning from abroad from any country to stay at home for two weeks. I don't see Jokerit able to play playoff games with that.
I might be too tired for to understand it, but what good would it make to return for two weeks if you for instance work abroad? See if they show any symptoms and then what, go back?
Jussi
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Not sure you understood correctly: Hallitus suosittelee, että ulkomailta palaavat jäävät kahdeksi viikoksi kotiin – koskee kaikkia maita
Well, referee decision in an empty arena was just an underwhelming way to go out of this season.
It was quite strange and almost apocalyptic to have the whole arena empty, especially how close it was
Jussi
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That would mean that Jokerit players would be more or less quarantined at home for two weeks when they return home to Finland. Most likely SKA players too.
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Love those personifications, Jokerit, SYu and Sibir especially.. No idea why CSKA is angry horsie though
