NHL Vaccination Protocols, Another Olympic Hurdle and Joe Thornton’s Final Destination?

Photo by Tim Spyers/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesWe are yet another week closer to the NHL season start. A season that will see fans return to arenas all over the league (we think!), a season that will possibly see some Olympics action, and a season where Brady Tkachuk will be a Captain in the NHL (we hope!)

With the fourth wave of COVID-19 well and truly upon us now, the NHL is ensuring that it takes all precautions to avoid any interruptions — and losses of revenue. This upcoming season the league will require all staff interacting with NHL players (within 12 feet) to be vaccinated. This pronouncements might lead one to conclude assumes that all players will also have to be vaccinated.…