Sheng’s Daily: NHL Plan COVID-19 Vaccine Purchase, “Would Not Jump the Line”

San Jose Sharks supervisor of European scouting Shin Larsson has enjoyed a fascinating career path: He’s an Olympic hero, he’s probably the first NHL scout of Asian heritage, and he has a good story about the time Jaromir Jagr ate all his sushi.

Learn more about Larsson here:

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Around the NHL…

John Shannon tweeted this…

Source confirms that the NHL is planning the private purchase of a COVID vaccine for all constituents involved in the potential upcoming season.

— John Shannon (@JShannonhl) December 10, 2020

Then he walked it back:

For clarification…

The NHL is interested in securing vaccine when and if it’s available for private purchase.

Is it at this point? — no.

The league also is adamant they would not jump the line to do so.

— John Shannon (@JShannonhl) December 11, 2020

But is there an argument for some athletes to be put in front of the vaccine line to serve as spokespeople for taking the vaccine? (TSN)

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The NHL is thinking about selling ads on players’ helmets. (Sportsnet)

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