Hockey players deemed 'essential' workers by Trump administration as NHL plans return

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The National Hockey League announced Tuesday that a modified playoff tournament would determine the winner of the 2019-2020 Stanley Cup.

The Trump administration has declared that National Hockey League players are"essential" workers as the league prepares to return to action amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

"We have been dealing with the governments in both the United States and Canada on these travel restrictions and quarantine requirements," said Bill Daly, NHL deputy commissioner and chief legal officer, during a call with the press on Tuesday."The acting director of Homeland Security in the last three days, I believe, signed an order that made professional athletes essential personnel and allows them to travel into the United States.

Thomas Chabot of the Ottawa Senators dives for a puck in front of Alex Iafallo of the Los Angeles Kings during an NHL game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on March 11, 2020.Wolf signed an order last Friday that exempts most professional athletes, support staff and family members from U.S. restrictions against non-essential travel into the country, although border inspections and other regulations remain in place.

 

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Is this a joke? Such a clown.

Trump can’t “deem” anything. Jesus.

They’re essential. Let’s go lmao

😂

Why does trump hate hockey?

Trump needs to define essential for all of us.

there is nothing 'essential' about 'Newsweek'. It must be shut down.

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