NHL unveils Toronto, Edmonton bubble plans. MORE:
In the midst of preparations for the NHL's restart of its pandemic-halted season, the league's chief content officer must have wondered what rain and flood damage at Rogers Place in Edmonton — one of two hub cities — would mean for the plan.
In a video released Thursday, the NHL unveiled details for its hub cities and in-game presentation as it approaches the restart. The league revealed its plan for health and safety, along with information about television broadcasts and player amenities during a period in which no fans will be allowed in the arenas.
But he added it would be wrong to presume there won't be positive tests once the 24 teams — each with have a 52-person travelling party — arrive inside the secure zone Sunday to resume a season suspended in mid-March. The league said 30 players tested positive for COVID-19 during voluntary workouts at team facilities from June 8 to July 12, with another 13 positive results outside the official protocol.
As for daily life inside the bubble, each has 14 restaurants for players and staff, as well as a concierge service for deliveries.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Introducing the Seattle Kraken: Newest NHL team name, logo unveiledThe newest NHL franchise will be called the Seattle Kraken, the team announced Thursday.
Read more »
NHL Seattle announces Kraken nickname, logo - TSN.caThe Seattle Kraken will be the 32nd National Hockey League franchise. The expansion team officially announced their nickname on Thursday, one day after teasing the announcement with a video that included a fishing boat reeling in a goal light.
Read more »
NHL players eager to chase Stanley Cup, but leaving family isn't easy - Sportsnet.ca“I knew it was going to be tough, but you don’t know until it actually happens.” NHLers have had a tough time saying goodbye to family as they prepare to travel to the hub cities.
Read more »