BREAKING: Tampa Bay shuts down facilities as massive Covid outbreak hits players and staff

The news nobody wanted to hear as the NHL is gearing up their return, as it's being reported the Tampa Bay Lightning have shut down all facilities after a massive outbreak of Covid has gone through their organization.

The team that has temporarily shut down its facilities, as initially reported by @TSNBobMcKenzie is Tampa Bay

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) June 19, 2020

We’ll have a better idea of scope and impact over the next few days. Lightning players and staffers in the region will undergo multiple tests to determine how widespread this is/isn’t

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) June 19, 2020

As of yet, no names have been identified and we will know more on the story in a few days. This won't necessarily put an end to the NHL's return or chances of returning, it just certainly doesn't help at this point.

We wish everyone good health and a speedy recovery.

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