Bruins head coach placed in COVID protocol hours before Tuesday's game against Detroit

When the Boston Bruins play host to the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday evening, they will be forced to do so without the presence of head coach Bruce Cassidy.

According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, the Bruins announced on Tuesday morning that Cassidy has been placed on the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list.

While it hasn't been confirmed that Cassidy has tested positive, it has been confirmed that he is exhibiting mild symptoms.

Following outbreaks in Ottawa and Long Island, causing several postponements, there is a growing concern that additional outbreaks and postponements may force the NHL's hand and could cause the league to opt out of allowing its players to attend the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing in February.

At this point, it appears as though assistant coach Joe Sacco will act as the Bruins' head coach against the Red Wings on Tuesday.

The Bruins current hold a record of 11-7-0 on the season.

MUST READ

17 minutes ago  |  By TJ Tucker Detroit Red Wings Place Massive Six-Foot-Six Forward on Waivers

2 hours ago  |  By Graham Montgomery Connor Bedard's Struggles Prove Chicago Blackhawks are in Dire Need of a Coaching Change

3 hours ago  |  By Graham Montgomery NHL Analyst Believes Toronto Maple Leafs are Exploring Possible Reunion With Nazem Kadri

4 hours ago  |  By Graham Montgomery 800-Game NHL Veteran Nick Bonino Signs an Unexpected New Professional Contract

6 hours ago  |  By Graham Montgomery Jordan Reaves Calls Out Darnell Nurse After He Plays the Victim Following Hit From Brother Ryan

19 hours ago  |  By Graham Montgomery Two Maple Leafs Reporters Have Tense Altercation on Mitch Marner's Market Value

21 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks Nashville Predators Practice Takes a Nasty Turn as Players Fight On the Ice Due to Mounting Frustration

22 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks John Gibson Reportedly Willing to Waive No-Trade Clause for One Specific Team

MORE STORIES