Vancouver Canucks Hammered With 21 Positive COVID-19 Cases

It's a nightmare in Vancouver as the Canucks organization is going through a scary battle of COVID-19. According to multiple reports there have been 16 players from their current NHL roster on the protocol list, along with two members of the taxi-squad and three coaches. The virus has also begun to spread to family members according to Darren Dreger of TSN.

Jalen Chatfield and Marc Michaelis joined Travis Boyd, Thatcher Demko, Jayce Hawryluk, Bo Horvat, Tyler Motte, Tyler Myers, Brandon Sutter, Alex Edler, Adam Gaudette, Travis Hamonic, Braden Holtby, Quinn Hughes, Zack MacEwen, and Antoine Roussel are on the list.

It's even scarier because it's the Brazil variant that is affecting some members of the team, and the Canucks medical staff has been driving around to the player's homes to set them up to IV's to help battle the virus. Symptoms have reportedly included vomiting, cramping, and dehydration.

Chatted briefly with a couple people who are dealing with the current Covid situation with the #Canucks - it’s tough, some of these guys can’t get out of bed. “Absolute shock to the body.”
— Irfaan Gaffar (@irfgaffar) April 4, 2021

The Canucks Released the Following Statement:

COVID-19 continues to be very serious and we encourage everyone to follow the public health orders. We hope to have further information to share in the coming days. Stay safe and healthy. pic.twitter.com/qJqMZyUSFY
— Vancouver #Canucks (@Canucks) April 4, 2021

Expect to see a lengthy delay before the Canucks next game as this will also push back the start of the NHL playoffs. Regardless, what's important right now is the health of everyone involved and we wish all a speedy recovery.