Four NHL players could be forced to remain isolated when season resumes

The National Hockey League continues to analyze all possible scenarios in order to save the 2019-20 season and especially get the playoffs underway in the coming weeks.

While the league’s plan remains clear, there may be some logistical problems to overcome to achieve the ultimate result: crown a Stanley Cup champion in 2020. 

However, there are other issues affecting players. In this case, four specific ones. According to the New York Post, one of the most critical regards the risk players with underlying medical conditions might confront under a reopening scenario.

“Kaapo Kakko, for example, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and celiac five or six years ago. Montreal’s Max Domi and Minnesota’s Luke Kunin have also been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, those individuals with Type 1 diabetes are not necessarily more susceptible to contracting COVID-19 but are likely to face worse outcomes.

Brian Boyle, of course, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia in 2017. He has been in full remission since October 2018 but may face a higher risk than the general playing population. There are other players with auto-immune issues. This is a topic on the PA’s list that must be addressed.”

They could be forced to stay isolate and miss the remainder of the season. That sounds so unfair, but health always comes first.