7:05pm: At this rate the Avalanche aren’t going to get through the game with a team. Cale Makar has also been placed in the protocol just as the game is starting. The team will be short a defenseman, a forward, and a goalie.
6:41pm: Less than 30 minutes before their game is set to begin, the Colorado Avalanche have announced that Darcy Kuemper won’t be in the net as expected. The goaltender has been added to the COVID protocol, leaving Pavel Francouz to make the start.
Kuemper joins J.T. Compher and Andre Burakovsky who were placed in the protocol just two hours ago, and Devon Toews who went in a few days ago. The team was already expected to play shorthanded upfront, but now appear to need a last-minute replacement to serve as the backup for tonight’s game. They faced a similar situation earlier this season when Kuemper was a late scratch due to injury; Justus Annunen showed up partway through the game that time, but it’s doesn’t look like that’s the plan here. An EBUG–Dustin Smith, according to play-by-play broadcaster Marc Moser–will be the backup.
Not only that, but Francouz himself hasn’t even played in an NHL game since the 2019-20 season. The 31-year-old played four games at the AHL level on a conditioning stint, but was only activated off long-term injured reserve four days ago. He’s now the team’s only option tonight, and perhaps moving forward. If Kuemper has tested positive and is symptomatic, he’ll have to quarantine (on the road) for a minimum of ten days.
ECHL players, be on alert for your call up to the big show!
What a mess.
Is that the zamboni driver?
This is crazy. They’re going to have to pause the season for 14-days and change their protocols because it’s just not working. I don’t know what they’re supposed to do but this is nuts.
Ya just do what the NFL did and let them come back immediately after a negative test. Otherwise they’re going to be forced to drastically alter the schedule.
And there are reports the NHL gave the AVS the option to cancel the game and others this week..so who is the NHL favoring, some clubs played with alot of their guys missing…
Where are those reports? I can’t find anything
The way the Avs are playing tonight, they should’ve taken the cancellation!
@Gbear – I believe this is the rare 5-2 forfeit. ;)
Crazy how no one did any research on what the covid vax is or does. As Joe rogan said on his podcast the vaccine makes people more susceptible to catching and spreading the disease.
Joe Rogan is my favourite TV Doctor.
@DarkSide830 & @vladtheimpalerjr – You both are apparently discounting the probability of Joe Rogan talking with medical authorities before making his statements regarding vaccine effectiveness. If he didn’t consult experts, you should be able to find easy evidence to prove your stance.
im not saying he did or didnt, but if we are quoting anyone it should just then be said doctor that is informing him. It’s not as trustworthy of information secondhand. I’m neither actively pro or anti Joe Rogan, but the point remains I’m not following medical advice suggested by him without having it in good authority that his advice is well-backed.
Yes, people are discounting the probability that Rogan talked with medical authorities. With ample cause.
@nhatrang
Just the fact that Joe Rogan of all people is being discussed in relation to covid shows that you’re a sheep that has bought into the narrative of the terrible people. Can’t even imagine what side the people like you would take if we were in germany in the 30s.
Joe rogan was talking with a licensed doctor on podcast.
Joe Rogan is incorrect and not someone who anyone should take advice about vaccines from.
Ahaha. I guess you got your medical advice from CNN and Dr Faucci then. Very credible sources unlike Rogan. Good for you. Now tell everyone how it’s the people that vote right are the problem and are deplorables for that.
Sure but the licensed medical professionals he has spoken to have, he is on Spotify one of the largest platforms if he was posting bs wouldn’t it be taken down? Thinking helps.
Joe Rogan or not. Has anyone figured out yet the vaccines don’t work. How much proof does anyone need. Take both sides of the media and politics out of it. This vaccination doesn’t work period end of story Unfortunately I think we are stuck with Covid Just like the flu