Golden Knights add C Michael Amadio to COVID protocol

Another Vegas Golden Knight is now unavailable to the team, as Michael Amadio has been placed in the COVID protocol. His designation further explains why the team claimed Adam Brooks off waivers Wednesday, as they continue to deal with injuries and COVID-related absences this season. The team has also canceled their media availability for Wednesday afternoon.

Amadio joins William Carrier and Jonathan Marchessault in the protocol, meaning the team is down three forwards in addition to Max Pacioretty, Nolan Patrick and Jack Eichel, who are on injured reserve. The team hasn’t had a full roster all season and saw their winning streak snapped Tuesday night by the Carolina Hurricanes.

In that game, Amadio played 13 minutes of ice time. The team has not confirmed whether or not he has tested positive for coronavirus, but he will be unavailable for the time being. If he has tested positive and presents any symptoms, he’ll be kept out for a minimum of 10 days. The Golden Knights are currently scheduled to play Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings, who had their own key player enter the COVID protocol Tuesday night.