[News] Ongoing NHL Teams Covid-19 protocols thread.

[burn_this_city]

Originally Posted by calgarygeologist

I thought the federal mandate only included commercial flights. The NHL teams travel on private jets and should not be subject to the required vaccination protocol.

I think you have to own the plane and not hire one to avoid it. We fly charter flights up to work and they have to follow the mandate of everyone being vaccinated.

[calgarygeologist]

Originally Posted by burn_this_city

I think you have to own the plane and not hire one to avoid it. We fly charter flights up to work and they have to follow the mandate of everyone being vaccinated.

Yeah it looks like that is correct except that you don't necessarily need to own the aircraft there just can't be any exchange of funds or services. I found this on a Transport Canada document:

a flight is considered “commercial” if payment has been exchanged for transportation of persons or goods or the aircraft is being moved for service or repositioned for a subsequent commercial flight.

Examples of non-commercial aircraft include those used for personal transportation or corporate/business aircraft, where there was no exchange of money for transportation.

[sureLoss]

Could be similar for NHL:

https://twitter.com/user/status/1433144131786874891

[Knut]

^ Players are going to start getting cut from teams pretty soon. Its happening in the NFL already. It is similar to an oft-injured player being cut for a healthy one. They are availble to the team.

An unvacccinated player may have to miss games vs. a vaccinated one.

[combustiblefuel]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Could be similar for NHL:

https://twitter.com/user/status/1433144131786874891

Good. The goal posts shouldn't be moved for anyone.

[sureLoss]

Originally Posted by Knut

^ Players are going to start getting cut from teams pretty soon. Its happening in the NFL already. It is similar to an oft-injured player being cut for a healthy one. They are availble to the team.

An unvacccinated player may have to miss games vs. a vaccinated one.

But the problem for the NHL is they can't just outright cut players in normal situations like the NFL does. They need a valid breach of contract to do so.

It will most likely come down to whatever compromise they can get out of the NHLPA.

[Knut]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1433559610892304395

This will ruffle some feathers

[Buff]

Originally Posted by Knut

https://twitter.com/user/status/1433559610892304395

This will ruffle some feathers

To be fair, any statement about Covid protocols is going to ruffle some feathers.

[Boreal]

https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl...arks-1.6165053

San Jose Sharks associate coach Rocky Thompson, who is unable to receive the COVID-19 vaccine due to an undisclosed medical reason, stepped down Friday.

"Under the new League protocols, I am not permitted to fulfill my duties on the Sharks coaching staff at this time," the Calgary native said in a statement. "I will have no further comment on this matter."

Under league rules, any person who goes within 12 feet of NHL players must be vaccinated for COVID-19.

[memphusk]

I'm not sure where to ask this, but with alberta back to masksdoes this mean we will have to be vaccinated and wear a mask at hockey games?

[Knut]

Originally Posted by memphusk

I'm not sure where to ask this, but with alberta back to masksdoes this mean we will have to be vaccinated and wear a mask at hockey games?

Yes

[monkeyman]

Originally Posted by Boreal

https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl...arks-1.6165053

Could be a blessing in disguise with the #### show surrounding the Sharks.

[Snuffleupagus]

Originally Posted by calgarygeologist

I thought the federal mandate only included commercial flights. The NHL teams travel on private jets and should not be subject to the required vaccination protocol.

What federal mandate? As I mentioned in covid forum I flew across the country 10 days ago taking 3 planes and wasn't asked once for proof of vaccination before boarding.

[Ryan Coke]

It’s not in effect yet. It’s been proposed by the liberals and would start after the election, in October I believe.

[Snuffleupagus]

^^^ that would explain it.

[Canada 02]

Bridgestone Arena announced today that effective Oct. 2, all guests aged 12 and older will be required to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen test administered by a healthcare professional within 72 hours prior to the event that includes their name and the date of the test to attend all Nashville Predators games and events held at the venue. The Predators, who have called Bridgestone Arena home since their inaugural season in 1998-99, are the 14th team in the National Hockey League planning to start the 2021-22 season in a venue with similar regulations focused on health and safety.

https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/b...es/c-326134266

[Canada 02]

18 teams have not yet announced their covid policy for fans. We are 4 weeks out from start of the regular season; some teams might have a little more time depending on when their home opener is.
If vaccination is part of the attendance policy, fans would need minimum 5 weeks total - 3 weeks to get both shots plus 2 weeks to be considered fully vaccinated.

[the_only_turek_fan]

Columbus has fired Sylvan Lefebvre for not getting the vaccine:

https://www.tsn.ca/steve-mccarthy-sy...kets-1.1693085

[Canada 02]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1438528215396634628

[Canada 02]

https://www.nhl.com/blues/news/st-lo...cy/c-326161436

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Blues today announced that beginning Friday, Oct. 15, fans ages 12 and older attending home games will be required to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or a recent negative COVID-19 test result for entry into Enterprise Center.