The 2021-22 NHL period is underway, and while most of gamers are completely vaccinated-- only Tyler Bertuzzi stays one of the most noteworthy name remaining unvaccinated-- COVID-19 is still impacting rosters on a nightly basis.

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It needs to be noted that gamers can end up on this listing as well. Like last season,"COVID Procedure Related Absences"can be the outcome of a number of variables, including a preliminary positive examination which continues to be unconfirmed until confirmatory testing is done; mandated seclusion for symptomatic players; called for quarantine as a risky close call; isolation based upon a confirmed favorable examination outcome; quarantine for travel or other reasons. What is the NHL's COVID procedure in 2021-22? With an injection currently offered, the guidelines are a little different than last period. A vaccinated gamer is referred to as anybody who is two weeks post-second dosage. Unvaccinated gamers are not enabled to take a trip to Canada because of quarantine restrictions in the nation. For that reason, clubs can put on hold the gamers for inability to participate and also require them to forfeit someday's pay for each day they miss out on. Players who are unvaccinated are likewise called for to follow the majority of guidelines that were in effect in 2015, including however not limited to using masks at all times while not on the ice; working out or eating; maintaining 6 feet of range; not sharing areas or areas-- such as autos-- with various other gamers.

Vaccinated gamers are just based on checking every 72 hrs or if symptomatic, while unvaccinated players should obtain tested every day. Players that check positive (a verified favorable) as well as are symptomatic need to isolate. They should stay in isolation till a minimum of 10 days have actually passed because signs and symptoms initially appeared, signs and symptoms have boosted and also are removed by medical personnel to return. Relying on signs (e.g., cough, fever, breast discomfort), a heart screening has to also be done and cleared.

If they examine favorable and also need to miss out on games, vaccinated players are noted as having a hockey-related injury and also are paid. Unvaccinated players are not paid.

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NHL players out of video games because of COVID-19 in 2021-22

Upgraded as of Nov. 3, 2021

Anaheim Ducks

DATE GAMER
Oct. 31 vs. Canadiens Jakob Silfverberg

Arizona Coyotes

None.

Boston Bruins

None.

Buffalo Sabres

None.

Calgary Blazes

None.

Carolina Hurricanes

None.

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Chicago Blackhawks

DATE GAMER
Oct. 24 vs. Red Wings Patrick Kane, Jujhar Khaira, Riley Stillman
Oct. 27 vs. Maple Leafs Patrick Kane, Jujhar Khaira, Riley Stillman, Henrik Borgstrom
Oct. 29 at Hurricanes Patrick Kane, Jujhar Khaira, Riley Stillman, Henrik Borgstrom
Oct. 30 at Blues Patrick Kane, Jujhar Khaira, Riley Stillman, Henrik Borgstrom
Nov. 1 vs. Senators Jujhar Khaira, Riley Stillman, Henrik Borgstrom
Nov. 3 vs. Hurricanes Tyler Johnson, Isaak Phillips

Colorado Avalanche

DATE PLAYER
Oct. 13 vs. Blackhawks Nathan MacKinnon
Oct. 16 vs. Blues Nathan MacKinnon, Jack Johnson

Columbus Blue Jackets

DATE PLAYER
Nov. 3 at Avalanche Max Domi

Dallas Stars

None.

* Detroit Red Wings

None.

* Because Bertuzzi is unvaccinated he has missed out on the adhering to games: Oct. 23 in Montreal; Oct. 30 in Toronto; Nov. 2 in Montreal.

Edmonton Oilers

None.

Florida Panthers

None.

Los Angeles Kings

DATE GAMER
Oct. 16 vs. Wild Brendan Lemieux
Oct. 19 at Predators Brendan Lemieux
Oct. 22 at Stars Brendan Lemieux
Oct. 23 at Blues Brendan Lemieux
Oct. 23 at Blues Brendan Lemieux
Oct. 31 vs. Sabres Viktor Arvidsson, Gabe Vilardi

Minnesota Wild

DAY GAMER
Oct. 28 at Kraken Mats Zuccarello, Rem Pitlick
Oct. 30 at Kraken Mats Zuccarello, Rapid Eye Movement Pitlick
Nov. 2 vs. Senators Mats Zuccarello, Rem Pitlick

Montreal Canadiens

None.

Nashville Predators

DAY PLAYER
Oct. 16 vs. Hurricanes David Rittich
Oct. 19 vs. Kings David Rittich
Oct. 21 vs. Rangers David Rittich
Oct. 23 at Jets David Rittich
Oct. 24 at Wild David Rittich
Oct. 26 vs. Sharks David Rittich
Oct. 30 vs. Islanders David Rittich
Nov. 2 at Blazes David Rittich

New Jacket Devils

None.

New York City Islanders

None.

New York Rangers

DATE GAMER
Oct. 16 at Canadiens Ryan Strome
Oct. 18 at Maple Leafs Ryan Strome
Oct. 21 at Predators Ryan Strome
Oct. 23 at Senators Ryan Strome

Ottawa Senators

None.

Philly Flyers

DATE PLAYER
Oct. 15 vs. Canucks Patrick Brown
Oct. 17 vs. Sea serpent Patrick Brown
Oct. 20 vs. Bruins Patrick Brown

Pittsburgh Penguins

DAY GAMER
Oct. 12 at Lightning Zach Aston-Reese
Oct. 14 at Panthers Zach Aston-Reese
Oct. 23 vs. Maple Leafs Jeff Carter, Kris Letang
Oct. 26 vs. Lightning Jeff Carter, Kris Letang
Oct. 28 vs. Blazes Jeff Carter, Kris Letang
Oct. 30 vs. Devils Kris Letang, Marcus Pettersson, Chad Ruhwedel
Nov. 4 vs. Flyers Marcus Pettersson, Chad Ruhwedel, Sidney Crosby, Brian Dumoulin (as well as head train Mike Sullivan)

San Jose Sharks

DAY PLAYER
Oct. 30 vs. Jets Andrew Cogliano, Jonathan Dahlen, Erik Karlsson, Jake Middleton, Matt Nieto, Radim Simek, Marc-Edouard Vlasic (as well as head instructor Bob Boughner)
Nov. 2 vs. Sabres Kevin Labanc, Erik Karlsson, Jake Middleton, Matt Nieto, Radim Simek, Marc-Edouard Vlasic, Timo Meier (and also head coach Bob Boughner)
Nov. 4 vs. Blues Kevin Labanc, Erik Karlsson, Jake Middleton, Matt Nieto, Radim Simek, Marc-Edouard Vlasic, Timo Meier (and head instructor Bob Boughner)

Seattle Kraken

DATE GAMER
Oct. 12 at Golden Knights Calle Jarnkrok
Oct. 14 at Killers Calle Jarnkrok
Oct. 16 at Blue Jackets Calle Jarnkrok
Oct. 18 at Flyers Calle Jarnkrok
Oct. 19 at Devils Calle Jarnkrok
Oct. 31 vs. Rangers Jared McCann

St. Louis Blues

DAY GAMER
Oct. 23 vs. Kings Brandon Saad
Oct. 25 vs. Kings Brandon Saad
Oct. 28 vs. Avalanche Brandon Saad, Ryan O'Reilly
Oct. 30 vs. Blackhawks Brandon Saad, Ryan O'Reilly
Nov. 3 at Kings Kyle Clifford, Ryan O'Reilly, Ville Husso

Tampa Florida Bay Lightning

None.

Toronto Maple Leafs

None.

Vancouver Canucks

None.

Las Vega Golden Knights

DATE PLAYER
Oct. 12 vs. Sea serpent Mattias Janmark
Oct. 14 at Kings Mattias Janmark
Oct. 20 vs. Blues Mattias Janmark

Washington Capitals

None.

Winnipeg Jets

DATE PLAYER
Oct. 19 at Wild Blake Wheeler
Oct. 21 vs. Ducks Blake Wheeler, Mark Scheifele
Oct. 23 vs. Predators Blake Wheeler, Mark Scheifele
Oct. 26 at Ducks Blake Wheeler, Mark Scheifele
Oct. 28 at Kings Mark Scheifele
Oct. 30 at Sharks Mark Scheifele