Family Restrictions Will Be Tough On Players

The NHL and NHLPA tentative agreement on Phase 3 and Phase 4 protocols was announced last night. Many details are emerging and it is reported that the cohort quarantine will not include family members at first.

Players and staff will be separated from their family and friends for a minimum of 5 weeks. Phase 4 protocols do not allow families to join the teams until the beginning of the Conference Finals and the Stanley Cup Final.

#NHL Phase 4 protocol says players’ families will be allowed to join for Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Final in Edmonton and will be allowed to share hotel rooms.

That means players advancing will go a minimum of five weeks away from their families.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) July 6, 2020