NHL makes players aware of conditions for Phase 2 of return

The NHL has issued a 29-page memo to players and teams as it prepares for Phase 2 of the league's return. The memo deals specifically with getting players back to training facilities while they prepare for the 24-team playoffs expected to start later this summer.

"The NHL/NHLPA Phase 2 agreement stipulates 6 players max in a practice facility at once; the on-ice sessions with players only, no coaches or other personnel allowed on the ice," TSN Insider Pierre LeBrun posted to Twitter.

"Face coverings (cloth or surgical-type mask) shall be worn at all times – other than while exercising -- when entering or leaving the Club facility and while inside the Club facility where social distancing cannot be maintained.''

"As an over-riding principle, testing of asymptomatic Players and Club personnel must be done in the context of excess testing capacity, so as to not deprive health care workers, vulnerable populations and symptomatic individuals from necessary diagnostic tests.''

According to John Shannon, " players and staff will be tested for Covid-19 two days before starting Phase 2...and then twice a week after that...with a 24 hour turn around on results."

As of right now, there is no mention of Phase 3, which would include training camps, or Phase 4, which would include the actual return of games. The memo does state "it has not yet been determined when precisely Phase 2 will start or how long it may last. We are continuing to monitor developments in each of the club's markets, and may adjust the overall timing if appropriate, following discussion with all relevant parties."

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