The Boston Bruins have announced that three of their most important players have undergone offseason surgery. Brad Marchand underwent a sports hernia repair on September 14 and has been given a four-month recovery timeline, while David Pastrnak underwent a right hip arthroscopy and labral repair on September 16 and will be out five months. Charlie McAvoy, who underwent a right knee arthroscopy on September 8, has already been cleared to resume normal offseason activities.
Both Pastrnak and Marchand are now questionable for the start of the 2020-21 season, given their proposed timelines (to be clear, these are from the date of surgery). That could change based on when the NHL decides to start things off, but the current target date is still January 1, 2021.
Losing either or both would have a dramatic effect on the Bruins attack, though obviously, it’s a good thing that they had surgery so quickly after elimination from the bubble. Both should be back without missing a huge chunk of the season, hopefully at full strength.
Pastrnak possibly missing first 6 wks of season is a huge blow. Love the guy but it seems like every year he is laboring at the end of the season with some injury.
Sounds like Marchand will have plenty of time to lick his wounds. He’ll probably lick Pastrnak’s too.
That sounded a little gross to read; but given his history I will believe anything at this point. Kiss it and make it better
What difference does it make? No additions on the offensive side, thanks Jeremy. Not gonna win the big trophy this year either.
If you truly care about your team relax.Time will tell. Clock is ticking fast; but don’t jump the ship yet.