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Chambers: NHL has enough issues in North America. Going to the Olympics in China appears too risky

If you’re a member of the Nashville Predators or a fan of the team, you probably wholeheartedly agree with what forward Nick Cousins tweeted ahead of Thursday’s home game against the mighty Avalanche.

“Pause the season until after Christmas?” he wrote. “This is ridiculous.”

Based on the circumstances with COVID around Bridgestone Arena and throughout the NHL, Avs players and staff would probably agree with that — or certainly lean that way after their 5-2 loss to the Preds.

The red-hot Avs — who ultimately had their season paused Friday, one day late — entered Thursday on a tear, averaging 5.