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NHL watching multiple H1N1 cases

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The NHL is watching the progression of H1N1 cases among its players but at this point sees no need for special measures to help prevent the spread of the illness. The Washington Capitals confirmed Wednesday that forward Quintin Laing is being treated for H1N1, making him at least the fourth NHL player to be diagnosed with it. On Tuesday, cases were confirmed for Edmonton defenseman Ladislav Smid and Colorado goalie Peter Budaj. New York Islanders forward Doug Weight returned to the lineup Wednesday after missing three games with H1N1.

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Quintin Laing, AP Quintin Laing, AP
October 29, 2009  09:08 AM ET

Aich one, any one?

October 29, 2009  09:16 AM ET

They should watch. I would imagine it could spread like wildfire on any team if even one player has it.

October 29, 2009  10:28 AM ET

This virus went around in the 40's and 50's. The human race is still here. We live in too sterile of an environment and need to be exposed to more stuff to help us build up our own immunities. This is said to be a milder flu than the regular ones which kill many more peolple than this h1n1 does. Bring it on and lets get on with life. 50 to 70 year old people already have immunities to this virus.

October 29, 2009  10:29 AM ET

And no I am not a doctor but I did stay at a holiday inn express last night.

October 29, 2009  10:38 AM ET

Smid had the H1N1, and many Oilers are sick, but haven't had any test to confirm or deny that it is the Swine flu. Even Pat Quinn has the flu, they just don't know if it is the Swine.

October 29, 2009  10:59 AM ET
QUOTE(#4):

And no I am not a doctor but I did stay at a holiday inn express last night.

Tee hee....

October 29, 2009  11:00 AM ET

Quit the French kissing on road trips and wash your hands boys.

October 29, 2009  11:06 AM ET
QUOTE(#5):

Smid had the H1N1, and many Oilers are sick, but haven't had any test to confirm or deny that it is the Swine flu. Even Pat Quinn has the flu, they just don't know if it is the Swine.

H1N1 is the swine flu.

October 29, 2009  11:14 AM ET
QUOTE(#8):

H1N1 is the swine flu.

Just with a name re-badged for today.

October 29, 2009  11:30 AM ET
QUOTE(#9):

Just with a name re-badged for today.

You are sow right.

October 29, 2009  12:08 PM ET
QUOTE(#8):

H1N1 is the swine flu.

Team doctor's are treating symptoms with 'oink'ment!

Which isn't as deadly as bird flu which requires tweetment!

October 29, 2009  12:26 PM ET
QUOTE(#11):

Team doctor's are treating symptoms with 'oink'ment!Which isn't as deadly as bird flu which requires tweetment!

omg really?!?

October 29, 2009  12:36 PM ET
QUOTE(#3):

This virus went around in the 40's and 50's. The human race is still here. We live in too sterile of an environment and need to be exposed to more stuff to help us build up our own immunities. This is said to be a milder flu than the regular ones which kill many more peolple than this h1n1 does. Bring it on and lets get on with life. 50 to 70 year old people already have immunities to this virus.

swine flu is here folks...

40% of the kids in my children's school are out with "flu like" symptoms...they aren't even bothering to test if it is swine flu or not.

October 29, 2009  12:38 PM ET
QUOTE(#11):

Team doctor's are treating symptoms with 'oink'ment!Which isn't as deadly as bird flu which requires tweetment!

Stop it, you are stealing Conan O'Brien's material.

October 29, 2009  01:12 PM ET
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swine flu is here folks...40% of the kids in my children's school are out with "flu like" symptoms...they aren't even bothering to test if it is swine flu or not.

Sounds like 40% of them...flu the coup...

October 29, 2009  01:13 PM ET

Sounds like 40% of them...flu the coup...

October 29, 2009  01:51 PM ET

"NHL watching multiple H1N1 cases"

Yeah, I'm watching it too ..... on TV.

October 29, 2009  02:35 PM ET

Can you get the swine flue from behind the glass.

October 29, 2009  02:59 PM ET

I read that a 13 year old here in Toronto tragically died from this. He was Jason Blake's neighbor.
The boy dropped without warning saying that he was going to the bathroom, where he collapsed.

 
October 29, 2009  03:01 PM ET
QUOTE(#16):

Sounds like 40% of them...flu the coup...

That's bad bauner, really bad. But I can't stop laughing.

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