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The Cannon Cast Episode 94: Covid, Bemström, Return to Play

Last week it was reported the Blue Jackets had ‘several’ players test positive for COVID-19. However, the latest reports were that symptoms for players were ‘mild’ and that the facility will reopen this week. So I guess that’s good news right?

#CBJ players are returning to Nationwide Arena this week after a two-week break following a COVID-19 outbreak.

Club is doing COVID tests, obviously, but also cardiac testing on players, per GM Jarmo Kekalainen, before they’re permitted to return.

1/2— Aaron Portzline (@Aportzline) November 30, 2020

#CBJ have declined to say which players were diagnosed positive or how many players were infected, except to use the word “several.