The media that was on the plane is in self-quarantine, and this has extended to the wife of the colour guy on the radio (Gord Wilson) as she, Patricia Boal, is one of the anchors for CTV Ottawa evening news and has been off the air since just after the team got back.
Thursday evening will be the JGP hattrick / line brawl game vs the Habs. It was great to hear the NYR game tonight, with The Voice calling it as Dean was doing TV. A Schreibs goal call is rather like a Mark Stone celly.....it’s pretty good.
TSN1200 is replaying the Sens -Rangers game with Carkner/Boyle tonight. Was so cool to hear that again. What a great moment that was, to see a sens team stand up for themselves. There had been far too many times they didn't.
I believe Chuckie will make sure his future sens teams have this same attitude.
TSN1200 is replaying the Sens -Rangers game with Carkner/Boyle tonight. Was so cool to hear that again. What a great moment that was, to see a sens team stand up for themselves. There had been far too many times they didn't.
Reading all of these different scenarios on what the NHL might do to complete the season, including playing into September. Personally, if they can't get things restarted by mid-May, I say pull the plug. Just let it go and get ready for next season.
And would it make any sense for a team like Ottawa to bring all the players back, try to get back in shape, re-open the arena and all the other stuff that would have to be done for 8 or 9 games?
The media that was on the plane is in self-quarantine, and this has extended to the wife of the colour guy on the radio (Gord Wilson) as she, Patricia Boal, is one of the anchors for CTV Ottawa evening news and has been off the air since just after the team got back.
A second Ottawa Senators player has tested positive for COVID-19. The player was part of the recent away trip that included games in San Jose, Anaheim and Los Angeles.
The total number of people that travelled with the club is 52, including players, staff, media, guests and flight crew. Of those on the trip, 44 have shown no symptoms, eight people have been tested, and two positive results were received. We are awaiting the results from tests that took place on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Everyone who took part in the Ottawa Senators trip to California was instructed to self-quarantine on Friday, March 13th and remain so.
The Ottawa Senators' medical team is actively monitoring players and staff and following all appropriate and professional guidelines to help ensure the health and safety of our employees and the greater community.
To be fully transparent with our fans and stakeholders, we will continue to provide periodic updates as appropriate, while maintaining the privacy of the individuals impacted.
Looks like the NHL will allow players, including European players, to return home in the wake of CDC recommendation.
If they're doing this, it's gonna be long shutdown. I'm not sure if they can finish the season and have a playoffs. Even if they start up again with closed arenas, will players be able to fly back to North America?
If they cancel the rest of the season and playoffs, how will that affect the draft? Are they going to open it up for all teams like they did for the cancelled season?