There’s still a long way to go for the NHL to resume play amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Hurricanes took an important first step Tuesday, skating in two groups at PNC Arena.
The team has taken a number of safety precautions, including asking players to fill out symptom forms before resuming skating, keep their distance in the locker room and gym, wear masks in the locker room and taking players’ temperatures upon arrival.
Staal said the team kept things simple on day one, going out to run through drills with assistant coach Jeff Daniels, getting skaters and goalies warmed up and reacclimated to the ice, limiting contact and “just ripping shots past [James Reimer].