So he’ll miss 9 games this year because of it.

Less than I thought it would be, maybe that factored into Bert's decision.

Ken Campbell: Reynolds also represents Zac Rinaldo, who is being prevented from attending Columbus Blue Jackets training camp for refusing to be vaccinated. Todd Reynolds, who represents Tyler Bertuzzi, said he will not disclose the reason why his client has declined to be vaccinated. "If the player wants to address his reasons, that's fine," he said. "But we see it as a private medical matter, so it's no one's business."

Yeah, since it’s only the Canada-US border that matters, it isn’t that big of a deal for players in American teams, since there are way more teams in the US. An unvaccinated player on a Canadian team would miss around 31-34 games.

Apparently Ken Holland said one of the Oilers has declined...missing 30+ games is pretty wild. Imagine the consequences if that's a top-tier player, regardless of who the Canadian team is. I *almost* feel bad for whoever it is, because they're going to get crucified by the facebook/twitter mafia.

Note: I'm double vaxxed. I think everyone should absolutely have the right to decline the vaccine, though agree that there are consequences.

Being told there was a pretty existing condition that prevented him from getting the shot.*


*layer of dirt and grime that coats his body was too thick for needles to penatrate.

Its Josh Archibald lol

Bert is also losing $400k in salary, as he won't get paid for those games.

Trade Bertuzzi

Phewf for Edmonton.