The Calgary flames, Colorado Avalanche and Florida Panthers have totally been shut down until after Christmas (December 26) the league announced Friday.
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"A decision on when each team's training facilities will re-open will be made by the League and the NHLPA in the coming days," the league wrote in a statement.
Backlund became the 19th Flames player to enter the COVID protocol on Friday.
Avs D-man Cale Makar and goalie Darcy Kuemper entered the league's protocol just before puck drop leaving them with 2 less skaters without any other option.
It is clearly not looking good for the league, more to come.
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