Ottawa, Florida Games going Ahead 50% capacity

[ricardodw]

Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague

This makes little sense… why would the league postpone a Canucks game at 50% capacity but play in Alberta with the same restrictions?

The league is getting input from their owners.

With the general fear level of the Omicron spread raised in Canada there is a huge risk that the media and politicians will point at the NHL for playing any games and swamping the hospitals.

[Goriders]

Pro sports in Canada have to operate under pure chaos.

Seems unsustainable

[Goriders]

Originally Posted by ricardodw

The league is getting input from their owners.

With the general fear level of the Omicron spread raised in Canada there is a huge risk that the media and politicians will point at the NHL for playing any games and swamping the hospitals.

Is that actually happening.

[albertGQ]

Looks like the Oilers game was postponed until the weekend. I assume this game is still a go? They'll just travel to Calgary first and then Edmonton after

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by Goriders

Is that actually happening.

No.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by ricardodw

When do the Canadian teams start playing their home games in the Visiting team's arena?

What is the comfort level of the Canadian owners losing money as the result of the lockdowns?

I would guess..... low.

Edwards was probably getting cranky about it, hence the walking over a measly 10-14 million on the arena.

[Bill Bumface]

Originally Posted by Goriders

Is that actually happening.

The last Flames home game sure seemed to be a superspreader.

What should be done is rapid testing at the gates. PITA, but the only way to proceed as we try slow down the pace of everyone being inevitably infected.

Or just remove the unvaccinated from hospitals to make room when they fill up, and the rest of us live normally without the burden on our shoulders to sacrifice in order to protect the healthcare system from the choices of the unvaccinated.

The riots would make for great TV, too.

[Kipper_3434]

Icu isnt at capacity despite having more beds cut. Amazing with our low population density and high vax rates that we are more restricted in Canada now than the USA...or China lol. Guess our "free" healthcare system isn't so great after all.

[Samonadreau]

Originally Posted by Kipper_3434

Icu isnt at capacity despite having more beds cut. Amazing with our low population density and high vax rates that we are more restricted in Canada now than the USA...or China lol. Guess our "free" healthcare system isn't so great after all.

This is a big part of it. US has private healthcare and the hospitals are all for filling up beds (much more so at least).

[bcneil]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

I have not received an email so I wonder what that means for my tickets? I will have to check with my rep

Originally Posted by hixxes

No email for me either …

Me either. I imagine with my luck they will ask me to give up my Vegas or Vancouver tickets. I am guessing they will have plenty of volunteers happy to get rid of the Ottawa game.

[Cecil Terwilliger]

This is just like that book “the lottery”.

[Vinny01]

The only way it makes remote sense to me for anyone to pay and attend is if the team gives away good swag for everyone in attendance. Nice shirts, hoodie’s, hats, flags, touque, jersey, etc. STH should get a very nice piece of swag to justify attending a game in such an uncomfortable atmosphere yet paying full price. Most of these soft goods have a lot of margin so it is very doable.

[Ducay]

You'd have to give me some pretty sweet swag to get me to attend a game with no beer.

Legit, STH's are getting swindled

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Ducay

You'd have to give me some pretty sweet swag to get me to attend a game with no beer.

Legit, STH's are getting swindled

Your avatar was really ahead of its time

[powderjunkie]

Originally Posted by Samonadreau

This is a big part of it. US has private healthcare and the hospitals are all for filling up beds (much more so at least).

Hospitals probably just implement a 'surge' charge like Uber.

[Sylvanfan]

Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger

This is just like that book “the lottery”.

I thought that was a short story. In this case what's the worse fate. Getting a refund or paying money to watch the Senators?

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Originally Posted by Sylvanfan

I thought that was a short story. In this case what's the worse fate. Getting a refund or paying money to watch the Senators?

[Reggie28]

Are the restaurants open? (Duttons, King Club, Etc.).

I read no food or drink in the seats and concourse or is it a blanket ban for the whole Saddledome?

[getbak]

From here: https://www.alberta.ca/covid-19-publ...h-actions.aspx

No food and drink consumption in seated audience settings or during intermissions in facilities with 500+ attendees.

• Restaurants that are physically separate from audience seating are permitted to operate.
• Liquor and operating hour limits apply; food and beverages must be provided by table service.

Based on that, the restaurants should be able to be open. Who knows if they will be?

[combustiblefuel]

Originally Posted by Kipper_3434

Icu isnt at capacity despite having more beds cut. Amazing with our low population density and high vax rates that we are more restricted in Canada now than the USA...or China lol. Guess our "free" healthcare system isn't so great after all.

China actually has areas under strict do not leave home orders for areas with the military patrolling to enforce covid restrictions.

So not a great example....