Tag Archives: NHL Pause

Capitals’ Nicklas Backstrom Discusses New Baby Girl, Alizee, the NHL Pause, & the Possibility of Summer Playoff Hockey

Posted on April 1, 2020 by

On Wednesday morning, Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom spoke to the media via teleconference about the birth of his third child, the NHL’s pause of the season, and the possibility of playing hockey in the summer.

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NHL Extends Self Isolation Period Through April 15

Posted on March 31, 2020 by

Photo: YouTube The NHL extended the self-quarantine period for players through April 15 on Tuesday since the state of the world and local isolation guidelines make it almost impossible for the league to lawfully open team facilities.

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Tom Wilson to Capitals Planholders: “Just Wanted to Wish You Well in This Tough Time Right Now…It’s Just So Unprecedented”

Posted on March 30, 2020 by

“Just wanted to wish you well in this tough time right now,” Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson said to Capitals planholders in a video message. In a time of total uncertainty, Wilson shared his good wishes during the NHL’s pause … Continue reading →

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Capitals Have Not Had Any Players Showing Symptoms For Coronavirus, GM Brian MacLellan Says

Posted on March 30, 2020 by

Washington Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan told the media via teleconference on Monday morning that he is talking to head athletic trainer Jason Serbus every day regarding the health of the team’s players during the NHL Pause. The Ottawa Senators … Continue reading →

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Capitals’ John Carlson: “I Don’t Believe We Ever Hit A Panic Button. But, At The Same Time, We Weren’t Happy With The Way We Were Playing.”

Posted on March 25, 2020 by

Photo: Yardbarker Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson shared some thoughts about his historic season and his team’s struggles since just before Christmas before the NHL Pause with Sportsnet’s Elliotte Freidman in his latest “31 Thoughts” column.

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NHL Asks Teams For Arena Availability Dates In August

Posted on March 24, 2020 by

Photo: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images The NHL GMs did not discuss resuming the 2019-20 season on their call with the league on Tuesday, according to TSN, but the league requested some home dates in August from every team.

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NHL Self-Quarantine Period Will Be Extended 10 Days From Friday

Posted on March 24, 2020 by

Photo: Hockey Addicted The NHL told all 31 general managers on a conference call on Tuesday that the self-quarantine period will be extended by 10 days from March 27, the original date. Some players are quarantining at home while others … Continue reading →

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2019-20 NHL Season Could Go Into September

Posted on March 23, 2020 by

Photo: Jamie Sabau/Getty Images The NHL owners and governors met on a conference call to discuss the rest of the season as the 2019-20 campaign has now been on pause for 11 days due to the coronavirus. TSN Insider Darren … Continue reading →

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Hockey at Home! Share Your Ideas and Ways of Playing Hockey While Social Distancing

Posted on March 19, 2020 by

Screencap: @BauerHockey Already binge-watched your favorite show on Netflix? Looking for something fun to do while in quarantine? Bauer Hockey, one of the biggest hockey equipment manufacturers, is promoting “Hockey at Home” using the #HockeyAtHome hashtag. During the NHL pause, … Continue reading →

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NHL To Entertain Fans With Social Media Content, Free Game Replays, More During Pause

Posted on March 19, 2020 by

Photo: NHL.com As the National Hockey League (NHL) community continues to practice social distancing and take all necessary precautions during this ever-changing time, the League will continue to help fans stay connected to the League’s players and the game by … Continue reading →

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