The NHL may no longer be considering Vancouver as a hub city for playoffs, the Canucks have confirmed.
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According to SportsnetB次元官网网址檚 Elliotte Friedman, VancouverB次元官网网址檚 bid to host 12 teams in coming weeks hit a snag during discussions between the league, Canucks and provincial health officials.
Specifically, health officials wanted to see a contingency plan for if a player contracted COVID-19 to include the entire team self-isolating, and not just the individual player, which could lead to a suspension in play.
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B次元官网网址淭his is the reason to come. I love the NHL. I love the NHL coming here. But I am also the Minister of Health, and the players and the fans and the people working at the arenas and those living in British Columbia expect the rules to apply to everybody.B次元官网网址�
Shortly after the announcement, Premier John Horgan expressed his disappointment in the decision but noted that B.C. B次元官网网址渨ill not bend the rules on public health guidelines and risk the progress weB次元官网网址檝e made.B次元官网网址�
I'm disappointed the NHL playoffs won't be coming to Vancouver, but we will not bend the rules on public health guidelines and risk the progress we've made. Protecting the health and safety of people in BC is our number one priority.
B次元官网网址� John Horgan (@jjhorgan)
Wherever they hit the ice, go !
Toronto and Edmonton are the other two Canadian cities still being considered.
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