{"id":1114685,"date":"2021-12-13T13:30:04","date_gmt":"2021-12-13T18:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1114685"},"modified":"2021-12-13T13:30:07","modified_gmt":"2021-12-13T18:30:07","slug":"nhls-flames-forced-to-postpone-games-over-covid-19-protocol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nhls-flames-forced-to-postpone-games-over-covid-19-protocol\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL\u2019s Flames Forced To Postpone Games Over COVID-19 Protocol"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnhls-flames-forced-to-postpone-games-over-covid-19-protocol%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1114685&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The National Hockey League\u2019s (NHL) Calgary Flames have postponed games until at least December 16 after six players and one staff member have entered COVID-19 protocol within a 24-hour period.<\/p>\n<p>The decision was made following consultation by the medical groups of the NHL, the NHLPA and the Flames, according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/media.nhl.com\/public\/news\/15518\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a> by NHL Public Relations.<\/p>\n<p>The press release also noted \u201cconcern with continued spread, and the likelihood of additional positive cases in the coming days,\u201d as part of its decision to postpone games at least through Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs an appropriate precaution, the team\u2019s training facilities have been closed, effective immediately, and will remain closed for Players until further notice. The League is in the process of reviewing and revising the Flames regular season schedule,\u201d the press release added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Flames organization has followed, and will continue to follow, all recommended guidelines aimed at protecting the health and safety of its Players, staff and community at large as set by the NHL, local, provincial and national agencies,\u201d it concluded.<\/p>\n<p>The Flames announced roster updates on Monday, stating, \u201cElias Lindholm, Andrew Mangiapane, Brad Richardson, Adam Ruzicka, Chris Tanev, Nikita Zadorov, and a member of the training staff have entered the NHL\u2019s COVID-19 Protocol.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The announcement follows a similar postponement in November involving the Ottawa Senators.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Ottawa Senators had three games postponed as a result of 10 players in NHL COVID-19 protocol and \u2018evidence of continued spread in recent days,&#8217;\u201d the NHL announced in November.<\/p>\n<p>Ottawa reported a total of 10 players in protocol during a loss to the Flames on November 14. \u201cOttawa (4-10-1) had the 10 players in protocols for their 4-0 home loss to the Calgary Flames on Sunday: forwards Drake Batherson, Austin Watson, Alex Formenton,&nbsp;Dylan Gambrell&nbsp;and&nbsp;Connor Brown, defensemen&nbsp;Nick Holden,&nbsp;Victor Mete, Nikita Zaitsev and&nbsp;Josh Brown, and goalie&nbsp;Matt Murray,\u201d were listed in the press release.<\/p>\n<p>The NHL is not alone in experiencing multiple players unavailable due to COVID-19 protocol. The Daily Wire <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/9-chicago-bulls-players-in-covid-19-protocol-postponed-games-possible\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reported<\/a> on Sunday:<\/p>\n<p><em>The NBA\u2019s Chicago Bulls are missing nine players from their roster due to COVID-19 protocol, according to a report on Sunday, including stars Zach LeVine and Troy Brown, leaving only half of the team\u2019s current roster available for Tuesday\u2019s game with the Detroit Pistons.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cUnder league rules, the Bulls need to have eight eligible players vs. the Pistons on Tuesday. There have been no Covid-related postponements in the NBA this season, but the Bulls outbreak \u2014 with LaVine and Troy Brown the latest \u2014 continues and postponements could be an option,\u201d ESPN\u2019s Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted Sunday.<\/em><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Under league rules, the Bulls need to have eight eligible players vs. the Pistons on Tuesday. There have been no Covid-related postponements in the NBA this season, but the Bulls outbreak \u2014 with LaVine and Troy Brown the latest \u2014 continues and postponements could be an option.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wojespn\/status\/1470085824490446856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 12, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagotribune.com\/sports\/bulls\/ct-chicago-bulls-zach-lavine-covid-20211212-tricu4ohq5akzhnzrfo56t5kdu-story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Chicago Tribune<\/a>&nbsp;reported the news on Sunday, adding, \u201cThe entire Bulls roster received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine earlier this year. Center Nikola Vu\u010devi\u0107 said most of his teammates have received the booster shot.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The current players listed in COVID-19 protocol include Coby White, Javonte Green, DeMar DeRozan, Matt Homas, Derrick Johnes Jr., Ayo Dosunmu, Stanley Johnson, Zach Levine, and Troy Brown, according to the report.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Daily Wire is one of America\u2019s fastest-growing conservative media companies and counter-cultural outlets for news, opinion, and entertainment. Get inside access to The Daily Wire by becoming a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/subscribe\">member<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National Hockey League\u2019s (NHL) Calgary Flames have postponed games until at least December 16 after six players and one staff member have entered COVID-19 protocol within a 24-hour period.The decision was made following consultation by the medical groups of the NHL, the NHLPA and the Flames, according to a press release by NHL Public Relations.The press release also noted \u201cconcern with continued spread, and the likelihood of additional positive cases in the coming days,\u201d as part of its decision to postpone games at least through Thursday.\u201cAs an appropriate precaution, the team\u2019s training facilities have been closed, effective immediately, and will remain closed for Players until further notice. The League is in the process of reviewing and revising the Flames regular season schedule,\u201d the press release added.\u201cThe Flames organization has followed, and will continue to follow, all recommended guidelines aimed at protecting the health and safety of its Players, staff and community at large as set by the NHL, local, provincial and national agencies,\u201d it concluded.The Flames announced roster updates on Monday, stating, \u201cElias Lindholm, Andrew Mangiapane, Brad Richardson, Adam Ruzicka, Chris Tanev, Nikita Zadorov, and a member of the training staff have entered the NHL\u2019s COVID-19 Protocol.\u201dThe announcement follows a similar postponement in November involving the Ottawa Senators.\u201cThe Ottawa Senators had three games postponed as a result of 10 players in NHL COVID-19 protocol and \u2018evidence of continued spread in recent days,&#8217;\u201d the NHL announced in November.Ottawa reported a total of 10 players in protocol during a loss to the Flames on November 14. \u201cOttawa (4-10-1) had the 10 players in protocols for their 4-0 home loss to the Calgary Flames on Sunday: forwards Drake Batherson, Austin Watson, Alex Formenton,\u00a0Dylan Gambrell\u00a0and\u00a0Connor Brown, defensemen\u00a0Nick Holden,\u00a0Victor Mete, Nikita Zaitsev and\u00a0Josh Brown, and goalie\u00a0Matt Murray,\u201d were listed in the press release.The NHL is not alone in experiencing multiple players unavailable due to COVID-19 protocol. The Daily Wire reported on Sunday:The NBA\u2019s Chicago Bulls are missing nine players from their roster due to COVID-19 protocol, according to a report on Sunday, including stars Zach LeVine and Troy Brown, leaving only half of the team\u2019s current roster available for Tuesday\u2019s game with the Detroit Pistons.\u201cUnder league rules, the Bulls need to have eight eligible players vs. the Pistons on Tuesday. There have been no Covid-related postponements in the NBA this season, but the Bulls outbreak \u2014 with LaVine and Troy Brown the latest \u2014 continues and postponements could be an option,\u201d ESPN\u2019s Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted Sunday.Under league rules, the Bulls need to have eight eligible players vs. the Pistons on Tuesday. There have been no Covid-related postponements in the NBA this season, but the Bulls outbreak \u2014 with LaVine and Troy Brown the latest \u2014 continues and postponements could be an option.\u2014 Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 12, 2021The Chicago Tribune\u00a0reported the news on Sunday, adding, \u201cThe entire Bulls roster received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine earlier this year. Center Nikola Vu\u010devi\u0107 said most of his teammates have received the booster shot.\u201dThe current players listed in COVID-19 protocol include Coby White, Javonte Green, DeMar DeRozan, Matt Homas, Derrick Johnes Jr., Ayo Dosunmu, Stanley Johnson, Zach Levine, and Troy Brown, according to the report.The Daily Wire is one of America\u2019s fastest-growing conservative media companies and counter-cultural outlets for news, opinion, and entertainment. Get inside access to The Daily Wire by becoming a\u00a0member.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":325,"featured_media":2315279,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1114685","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1114685","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/325"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1114685"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1114685\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2315279"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1114685"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1114685"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1114685"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}