You're 0-3 so far Ek. Great start.

More stupid fake ideas. Possibly the dumbest thread this year but it’s only March 👍🏼
- BringNYIhome

Dumb....maybe.

But Ek can always rely on you to be here.....clicking away

Dumb....maybe.

But Ek can always rely on you to be here.....clicking away
- ReplyingToDumbDumb

Correct....maybe.

But we can always rely on you (Ek) hiding behind one of your many alts here....trolling away

Correct....maybe.

But we can always rely on you (Ek) hiding behind one of your many alts here....trolling away
- gergeswillems

Oh Gerges

Oh Gerges


- ReplyingToDumbDumb

Need a ride Ek?

I actually don’t think Ek is being crazy here. I doubt they’ll shave the games, but don’t think the nhl isn’t having discussions about how to handle this. It’s bothering them.

As much as the virus is being overblown, the hype itself is very real. Some people are going batpoop over it, and even if the flu itself doesn’t affect you, the madness surrounding it most certainly is.

They’re considering closing the schools around here over it, and there have been 2 cases here in one of the largest metros in the country. The Chinese run schools here have already closed their doors. I have brand new sanitation areas all over at work with sanitizer, isopropyl alcohol, and weak bleach solutions hanging places.

Other leagues worldwide are taking precautions. I bet the NHL has had plenty of meetings, and they’re a little worried about how to handle the situation.

You're 0-3 so far Ek. Great start.
- gergeswillems

Haaaaa

People pay for this

1st round... maybe 2nd too should be best of 5.

Haaaaa

People pay for this
- Just5

I'll give you credit Ek. You're a great used car salesman. Albeit a complete fraud. But a Hall of Fame troll nonetheless.

I don't see the NHL shaving down the games; they'd likely just cancel them entirely, but boy oh boy, there are plenty of ignorant posters replying to this article.

I love the "it's the same as a flu" cut and paste response that some people make. China quarantines almost a billion people for a flu. Sure, that makes all the sense in the world...

Eklund: NHL Could Shorten Playoff Series to Best of 3 or 5
- Eklund

when was the nhl schedule adjusted to the flu, because more people die from that then this coronavirus?


if the media said there is a shortage of mustard, they would probably clear the shelves for that


over hyped non story

This is your dumbest post in 15 years. Just capitalizing on the fear.

You're nothing Eklund.

This rumor is about as accurate as your predictions, right now standing at a solid 44% accuracy. I'd be better off flipping a coin

It was surprising they canceled the women's worlds we don't have any cases of the Corona virus here in ns .............yet

when was the nhl schedule adjusted to the flu, because more people die from that then this coronavirus?


if the media said there is a shortage of mustard, they would probably clear the shelves for that


over hyped non story
- homiedclown

The seasonal flu has a mortality rate of 0.01% while the Covid-19 virus currently has an estimated mortality rate of 3.4%. Furthermore since this is a new virus, there is no herd immunity or vaccine to reduce it's rate of spread. Covid-19 can survive up to 9 days on some surfaces while for the seasonal flu this is measured in hours. The Diamond princess debacle showed us just how easily this thing can spread. It can have a long gestation period before someone infected starts to show symptoms and unlike the seasonal flu can be transmitted during that period.

The big danger is if this contagion reaches a critical mass and thousands start showing up at hospitals needing critical care. No country has the facilities, the personnel nor the equipment to deal with a massive influx of patients.

The seasonal flu has a mortality rate of 0.01% while the Covid-19 virus currently has an estimated mortality rate of 3.4%. Furthermore since this is a new virus, there is no herd immunity or vaccine to reduce it's rate of spread. Covid-19 can survive up to 9 days on some surfaces while for the seasonal flu this is measured in hours. The Diamond princess debacle showed us just how easily this thing can spread. It can have a long gestation period before someone infected starts to show symptoms and unlike the seasonal flu can be transmitted during that period.

The big danger is if this contagion reaches a critical mass and thousands start showing up at hospitals needing critical care. No country has the facilities, the personnel nor the equipment to deal with a massive influx of patients.
- Monkey

Thanks for the info.

As a Pens fan, I'm ok if they cancel the playoffs - it would save us from another humiliating sweep.

Imagine paying 1K for cup final tickets only to be not let in because you have a cold that gave you a fever.

Ffs when I go to games in December there is a sick person every other seat. I’m always fine.

The seasonal flu has a mortality rate of 0.01% while the Covid-19 virus currently has an estimated mortality rate of 3.4%. Furthermore since this is a new virus, there is no herd immunity or vaccine to reduce it's rate of spread. Covid-19 can survive up to 9 days on some surfaces while for the seasonal flu this is measured in hours. The Diamond princess debacle showed us just how easily this thing can spread. It can have a long gestation period before someone infected starts to show symptoms and unlike the seasonal flu can be transmitted during that period.

The big danger is if this contagion reaches a critical mass and thousands start showing up at hospitals needing critical care. No country has the facilities, the personnel nor the equipment to deal with a massive influx of patients.
- Monkey

You can’t estimate flu numbers and not do the same for the virus.

Whatever number the confirmed cases are at double it. At least.

The seasonal flu has a mortality rate of 0.01% while the Covid-19 virus currently has an estimated mortality rate of 3.4%. Furthermore since this is a new virus, there is no herd immunity or vaccine to reduce it's rate of spread. Covid-19 can survive up to 9 days on some surfaces while for the seasonal flu this is measured in hours. The Diamond princess debacle showed us just how easily this thing can spread. It can have a long gestation period before someone infected starts to show symptoms and unlike the seasonal flu can be transmitted during that period.

The big danger is if this contagion reaches a critical mass and thousands start showing up at hospitals needing critical care. No country has the facilities, the personnel nor the equipment to deal with a massive influx of patients.
- Monkey

my microbiology degree disagrees

but go on

Let's just say this isn't a stupid idea. Why just shorten it?
Are five game series kryptonite to the virus? Does the virus only show up for games six and seven?
- hunglikeapuck

Exactly. Ton of thought put into this one😂

this is what real journalism looks like:

https://www.propublica.or...?utm_source=pocket-newtab

Buzztron 5-5 for 41-50.
Just blow it up already

The seasonal flu has a mortality rate of 0.01% while the Covid-19 virus currently has an estimated mortality rate of 3.4%. Furthermore since this is a new virus, there is no herd immunity or vaccine to reduce it's rate of spread. Covid-19 can survive up to 9 days on some surfaces while for the seasonal flu this is measured in hours. The Diamond princess debacle showed us just how easily this thing can spread. It can have a long gestation period before someone infected starts to show symptoms and unlike the seasonal flu can be transmitted during that period.

The big danger is if this contagion reaches a critical mass and thousands start showing up at hospitals needing critical care. No country has the facilities, the personnel nor the equipment to deal with a massive influx of patients.
- Monkey

Under 50 years of age it's no major problem. Over 50 the mortality rate rises to in excess of 15%. That's the problem. When your parents and grandparents are dropping like flies in seniors residences and other institutions and older medical specialists with the most experience die off over the next couple years then people will stop talking like most of the posters here. (Do you really think this will be over in a few months?)
And btw, the so-called Spanish flu was relatively mild for the first 6 months or so. Then it mutated and became worse.
Denial - def'n: a psychological defense mechanism in which confrontation with a personal problem or with reality is avoided by denying the existence of the problem or reality.

Looks like Ek wasn't making this up after all. He was watching Hockey Night in Canada.
From Sportsnet.ca:

"The NHL has asked teams around the league for available dates late in April in case the coronavirus continues to spread and forces games to be postponed.

Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston reported three elements of the league’s contingency plan during Saturday’s Headlines segment on Hockey Night in Canada, which includes playing in empty arenas and lining up potential neutral site venues should a specific region or continent become unsuitable to play in.

Johnston said the league doesn’t know what is going to happen next as the virus has over 50 confirmed cases in Canada and continues to grow. The number is far greater in the U.S.

“This is an unprecedented situation,” Johnston said. “I do think there’s some real concern that this could have an impact on the most important games of the season.”

The league’s regular season is currently due to end on April 4, with the Stanley Cup Playoffs starting shortly thereafter.

https://www.sportsnet.ca/...ncy-plan-impact-playoffs/

Considering your track record with "sources",

It's safe to say there will be no 3/5 series in the playoffs.

If anyone is interested this is the latest info (published today and relatively encouraging) on development of a vaccine.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/he...us-vaccine-test-1.4843844