Colorado Avalanche players may be heading home, depending on what travel is allowed. The NHL delivered a new directive today.
As noted yesterday, the CDC released new recommendations of avoiding large events and mass gatherings for the next eight weeks. In light of that recommendation, the NHL is allowing players to return to their homes, including outside of North America, if flights are available.
This portion of the pause, a self-quarantine, will last through Friday, March 27 — so nine days basically. The period may be extended if there are any new travel mandates.
After that period, the NHL is going to assess the COVID-19 situation again.