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Originally Posted by J pold
Has any official announcement been made?
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Not yet. This is the latest update:
https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-coronav...ns/c-316131734
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The NHL said Wednesday it will update the status of its season after learning that the NBA has suspended its regular season due to concern over the coronavirus.
"The National Hockey League is aware of the NBA's decision tonight to indefinitely suspend its season due to a player testing positive for the coronavirus," the League said in a statement. "The NHL is continuing to consult with medical experts and is evaluating the options. We expect to have a further update tomorrow."
The NHL Players' Association also released a statement Wednesday.
"We are in continuous contact with the NHL regarding the coronavirus and the recent announcement by the NBA," the statement said. "These discussions will continue tomorrow morning, and we will consult with players before commenting further."
Earlier Wednesday, the Columbus Blue Jackets said they would host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday in the first NHL game without fans in attendance. The San Jose Sharks said Wednesday they will play the three home games remaining this month without fans.
The Blue Jackets' action was in response to an order banning mass gatherings in Ohio, and the Sharks are responding to a similar ban in Santa Clara County in California.
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