GDT: Game 72: Detroit Red Wings @ Washington Capitals - 3/12/2020 - 7 PM

[Bondurant]

Will the NHL suspend play? Will the remaining games be played in empty arenas? There's an announcement coming this morning according to various hockey sources around the net. One scenario tossed out was canceling all remaining regular season games and then picking up with the playoffs. This seems like a possible first step before canceling the season all together. This coronavirus shit just seems to get worse every day.

If we get a game we have a GDT. If not, well hell, we can post our own fan fiction accounts of what might have been.

If this is the end of our 2019-20 season it's been a fun time here even if we've mainly stewed in misery.

Some of us are bound to get this virus or will know someone that does. I hope it passes as any normal flu would and you and yours remain safe and we all return in 2020-21 to see The Quebecois Kid skate with a winged wheel on his sweater.

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[taliababa]

Cancel the season. Cancel the lottery. Give Detroit the #1.

 

[waltdetroit]

DC Mayor Bowser declared a state of emergency and urged cancellation of all large events.

Maybe the Caps game is cancelled

DC mayor declares state of emergency as coronavirus cases increase | WTOP

 

[Konnan511]

Will the NHL suspend play? Will the remaining games be played in empty arenas? There's an announcement coming this morning according to various hockey sources around the net. One scenario tossed out was canceling all remaining regular season games and then picking up with the playoffs. This seems like a possible first step before canceling the season all together. This coronavirus shit just seems to get worse every day.

If we get a game we have a GDT. If not, well hell, we can post our own fan fiction accounts of what might have been.

If this is the end of our 2019-20 season it's been a fun time here even if we've mainly stewed in misery.

Some of us are bound to get this virus or will know someone that does. I hope it passes as any normal flu would and you and yours remain safe and we all return in 2020-21 to see The Quebecois Kid skate with a winged wheel on his sweater.

Heh...nice pun.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

NBA suspended the rest of the season, Have to believe the NHL will follow suit.

 

[bedtime20]

They canceled morning practice and team meetings
NBA Suspends Season After Player Tests Positive For Coronavirus; NHL “Evaluating” – Deadline

 

[newfy]

DC Mayor Bowser declared a state of emergency and urged cancellation of all large events.

Maybe the Caps game is cancelled

DC mayor declares state of emergency as coronavirus cases increase | WTOP

I could see them playing it on short notice with no fans in attendance

 

[14ari13]

Can they play NHL 2020 play station ?

 

[RedWingzz]

My guess is that they suspend play. I mean they kind of have to follow the lead of the NBA. Many teams share buildings with NBA teams, and its only a matter of time before they suspend play in the NHL.

I could see them suspend play for a couple month and then start a "mini playoffs" in May or something, or I could honestly see them cancelling the season altogether which would be a huge blow to contending teams that loaded up at the deadline.

What happens to the traded draft picks?
How does this affect the lottery odds?
Will the salary cap take a massive hit due to lost revenue?
If it does, will teams get compliance buyouts?
Will all salaries be cut by a certain percentage?

All questions that have a massive importance for different franchises.

 

[TheOtherOne]

But if they suspend the season I won't be able to see Justin Abdelkader score a goal ):

 

[GreatGordie9]

It is starting to sound like the NHL is going to suspend their season.

 

[RedMenace]

Jesus.

All because people can't practice common sense, especially when it comes to hygiene.

 

[Ghost of Ethan Hunt]

Coyotes Aaron Ness reportedly has C-19...goodbye '20 season/Cup

Report: The NHL may have its first confirmed case of coronavirus

 

[SCD]

Suspended until further notice.

This season will never end for the Wings.

 

[TatarTangle]

Jesus.

All because people can't practice common sense, especially when it comes to hygiene.

If common sense was common everyone would have it.

Idiocracy was well before it's time.

 

[RedMenace]

If common sense was common everyone would have it.

Idiocracy was well before it's time.

I could not agree more. I need to go back and watch that again for research purposes.

 

[DatsDeking]

Will the NHL suspend play?

If we get a game we have a GDT. If not, well hell, we can post our own fan fiction accounts of what might have been.

If this is the end of our 2019-20 season it's been a fun time here even if we've mainly stewed in misery.

Fanfic you say?

It’s sunset. A lone rider approaches from the horizon. His jersey is worn, but fits like an old memory. He dismounts his horse and walks to the steps of the Pizza Dome. “I’m home.” He says with a faint smile. He’s come to back save Detroit hockey. His name, Daniel Cleary.

 

[Shaman464]

Upshot: Red Wings' not losing streak gets extended?!

 

[TheOtherOne]

Excited for Howard to close out the evening with 0GA!

 

[TheOtherOne]

Idiocracy was well before it's time.

I long for the day we elect a genius as stable as President Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho.

 

[2xJack]

Suspended until further notice.

This season will never end for the Wings.

Actually, I believe it is over. It just ended very suddenly and without warning, and not everyone has accepted that it is over.

 

[JustJokinenAround]

oh well. i guess this means we get the #1 by default

 

[jkutswings]

Jesus.

All because people can't practice common sense, especially when it comes to hygiene.

I hope you're aware that COVID-19 can possibly linger as an airborne contagion even after an infected person leaves the area.

Responsible hygiene is certainly a major component. But when you can be contagious before showing any symptoms, and still spread it after leaving a room, then temporary social distancing is a necessary inconvenience to slow this thing down a bit.

 

[Claypool]

Jesus.

All because people can't practice common sense, especially when it comes to hygiene.

30% of people never wash their hands.

 

[Lazlo Hollyfeld]

well if you're gonna have a season be postponed/cancelled, I'm pretty ok with it being this one as long as they maintain positions for the lottery.