Two years after the mumps swept through NHL lockers, the Canucks have reported that five players are showing symptoms of the disease.
“We’re taking this very seriously given how easily mumps can spread,” Canucks general manager Jim Benning said in a statement. “At this point Troy Stecher is the only player with a confirmed test result. Chris Tanev, Nikita Tryamkin, Mike Chaput and Markus Granlund have each presented symptoms. We’ll continue to follow all protocols in accordance with Vancouver Coastal Health guidelines in order to prevent further infection.”
The five players are not expected to play in Saturday’s game against the Sharks, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports.