This is a developing story. We will continue to keep you updated as we learn more.
The 2019-20 NHL season will be placed on indefinite hold as the spread of the COVID-19 or “Coronavirus” has spread to North American sports leagues. This follows last night’s incident involving NBA player Rudy Gobert testing positive for the virus and the league suspending the season indefinitely. The NHL did not commit to making the same decision last night, but NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman issued a statement Thursday afternoon that the NHL season will be suspended indefinitely:
As part of the their due dilligence, the NHL is asking about team’s home arena availability through the end of July, indicating a possible extension of the regular and/or post season.