Monday was hardly more enjoyable than the previous ones for hockey fans, as the activities of the National League (NHL) are more than ever in slow motion, other clubs being officially shut down until next Sunday. , minimally.
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In the morning, the Bettman Circuit announced that the duel between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Sabers in Buffalo had been postponed. Indeed, the Ohio team had had to cancel their training the day before after adding the names of forwards Boone Jenner and Jack Roslovic, as well as defenseman Gabriel Carlsson, to the list of players unavailable due to the coronavirus. However, those of goalkeeper Joonas Korpisalo, forward Eric Robinson and full back Andrew Peeke were added the next day.
Also, the Jackets won’t see any action until Dec. 26, as the NHL has confirmed the postponement of their Thursday clash, also against the Sabers, but this time in Columbus.
In addition, the league also specified that the Canadian of Montreal was forced to inactivity until the same date; the Habs had indicated on Sunday that they would not be training at their Brossard complex, which will remain closed, while the players saw their holiday break start earlier than expected.
Senators cancel practice
The Ottawa Senators have decided to cancel their Monday morning practice as a precautionary measure.
According to the Postmedia network, the team in the federal capital is awaiting several tests for COVID-19 and would prefer not to take any chances.
On Saturday, in the last game of the “Sens”, assistant coach Davis Payne was not behind his club’s bench when he dropped the flag 4-3 in overtime against the Philadelphia Flyers. He did not accompany the team on his return to Ottawa.
The Senators have had their three scheduled clashes before the Christmas break postponed due to COVID-19.
First, the National Hockey League (NHL) put the Boston Bruins on hiatus due to an outbreak of the virus. They were to be at the Canadian Tire Center on Sunday.
In addition to the “Bears,” the Colorado Avalanche, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers, Nashville Predators, Calgary Flames and Toronto Maple Leafs are off until December 27, after that several members of these organizations had contracted the coronavirus.
Secondly, on Sunday, the NHL announced that it was postponing all of its cross-border clashes. As a result, the Senators’ duels against the St. Louis Blues (Monday) and the Carolina Hurricanes (Thursday) collapsed.
The “Senses” are scheduled to resume action on December 27 by visiting the Capitals in Washington. Until then, the organization would still like to be able to exercise a few times before the Christmas break.