Who is ready for Penguins hockey this year? I can't hear you. WHO IS READY FOR PENGUINS HOCKEY THIS YEAR?!???
Yeah, me neither. I can't think of heading into another season I've had more apathy about than this one, perhaps the 2003-04 season but everybody knew the deal with that. The latest news driving the apathy home is that the Penguins could potentially be without Jake Guentzel on opening night. He has COVID
Jake Guentzel tested positive for COVID-19. He's vaccinated, so this is a breakthrough case.
— Taylor Haase (@TaylorHaasePGH) October 3, 2021
NHL protocols require that positive players remain in isolation for at least 10 days from the onset of symptoms. The season opens in nine days.https://t.co/4XmD5Vpc32
CORRECTION…
— Rob Rossi (@Real_RobRossi) October 3, 2021
Jake Guentzel can play in opener at Tampa provided he does not fail tests twice moving forward.
This sure has been some kind of offseason. Has anything that has happened actually made the team better? It's been a rough go.
Guentzel is vaccinated so his symptoms, if he has any at all, *should* be minimal.
We'll get a good understanding of what the COVID protocols actually are as we all monitor the Guentzel situation leading into opening night against the two-time defending champs.
Thanks for reading!