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Following the Christian Folin Jersey NBA's Wednesday eveningafter a player, reportedly the Utah Jazz's Rudy Gobert, tested positive for coronavirus, the NHL released a statement regarding its immediate future plans."The National Hockey League is aware of the NBA's decision (Wednesday)to indefinitely suspend its season due to a player testing positive for the coronavirus," the statement read. "The NHL is continuing to consult with medical experts and is evaluating the options. We expect to have a further update (Thursday)."National Hockey League Statement Regarding Coronavirus: NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) MORE: The NHL Players' A sociation announced Wednesday night Erik Haula Jersey that it will discu s next steps with the league on Thursday.NHLPA Statement: We are in continuous contact with the NHL regarding the coronavirus and the recent announcement by the NBA. These discu Alex Stalock Jersey sions will continue tomorrow morning, and we will consult with players before commenting further. NHLPA (@NHLPA) Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman tweeted that the NHLPA will speak with its representatives.NHL conference call tomorrow with the teams, NHLPA will canvas its executive committee. Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) Earlier Wednesday, the Columbus Blue Jackets announced they will play all remaining home games without spectators after an order by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine prohibiting large ma s gatherings in the state. The San Jose Sharks followed suit an hour later, announcing their three home games in March will be played without fans. The Sharks also have two home games scheduled in April; as of now, those games remain Jason Zucker Jersey open to the public.It should be noted that the Jazz played last week in three arenas that also house NHL teams: Madison Square Garden in New York (Knicks, Rangers), TD Garden in Boston (Celtics, Bruins) and Little Caesars Arena in Detroit (Pistons, Red Wings) Mikael Granlund Jersey . They also played against the Raptors who share a building with the Toronto Maple Leafs in Utah on Monday.