Hamonic is first NHL player to decide not to play; other players have until Monday at 5 p.m. ET to opt out
Travis Hamonic of the Calgary Flames in action against the New York Rangers during an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on March 15, 2019 in Calgary.Calgary Flames defenceman Travis Hamonic has decided not to play in the NHL’s restart.Players have until Monday at 5 p.m. ET to declare they are opting out following the ratification of the NHL’s return-to-play protocol on Friday night.Hamonic, 29, had three goals and nine assists in 50 games this season.
“While we will miss Travis in our lineup, we understand and respect his decision. Our focus remains on preparation for training camp and our upcoming series in the NHL qualifying round.”
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