NHL reveals what will happen if one players tests positive for COVID-19

Everyone got excited on Tuesday when NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced the league is planning a 24-team Return to Play format. He and Deputy commissioner Bill Daly were made available to answer questions after the press conference and many wondered what would be done to ensure players do not get sick and how the league would deal with getting everyone tested for COVID-19.

Bettman explained that they’re looking at needing 25,000 to 30,000 tests that will cost millions of dollars to purchase and process. But that their medical experts say acquiring that many will be doable by July.

On top of that, Daly added that every player will need to be tested “every evening” once games resume.

Once asked what would happen if one player tests positive for COVID-19, the answer from Daly surprised but also pleased hockey fans. 

He revealed that medical experts say a “single positive test” shouldn’t shut the whole tournament down. They will however do everything they can to avoid an outbreak. 

That’s good news. Let’s hope players follow rules once in their respective hub city and can remain safe and healthy throughout the tournament.