The NHL has reportedly taken its first steps in dealing with the rapidly-spreading coronavirus.
Following a weekend where the International Ice Hockey Federation cancelled six upcoming events over concerns surrounding the disease, NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly updated the league’s GMs about the issue on Monday, according to The Athletic’s Craig Custance.
In a statement obtained by The Athletic, the league says that regular communication with teams regarding the coronavirus has been taking place since January in order to “ensure that they have the latest information from medical experts and that all necessary precautionary steps are being taken.