Report: Multiple Canucks players test positive for COVID-19

A general view of an empty Rogers Arena after the game between the Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks scheduled for Wednesday was postponed due to COVID-19. Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports

Report: At least eight Canucks players test positive for COVID-19

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 4/2/21

The Vancouver Canucks are not eligible to return to the ice until April 6 after Travis Hamonic, Adam Gaudette and an unnamed coach tested positive for COVID-19. However, it appears the club's coronavirus issues might be more widespread.

According to TSN's Darren Dreger, multiple players and staff members tested positive for COVID-19 in the latest round of testing. At least eight players have reportedly returned a positive test.

Hearing 8 players plus staff among the positive cases. https://t.co/bnR4DgkzVF
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) April 2, 2021

Hamonic's positive diagnosis is particularly concerning. The 30-year-old defenseman opted out of playing for the Calgary Flames in last summer's playoffs because he wanted to protect his daughter, who suffered a serious respiratory illness in 2019.

Earlier this season, Canucks defenseman Jordie Benn tested positive for COVID-19 and did not experience any symptoms of the virus.

Vancouver is currently sixth in the North Division and out of a playoff spot with a 16-18-3 record. The Canucks join a list of a few teams who have had to pause this season due to COVID-19 issues, including the Dallas Stars and Boston Bruins.

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