BOSTON — As we still await word of a possible contract extension for GM Don Sweeney and the future of coach Bruce Cassidy, the Bruins offseason got off to a bumpy start.
The Bruins announced Friday evening that star left wing Brad Marchand underwent successful hip arthroscopy and labral repairs on both hips. Recovery time is expected to be approximately six months, which would keep him out of the Bruins lineup until around Thanksgiving, traditionally a time when teams are gauging whether or not they are an actual contender.
Surgery was performed in New York by Dr. Bryan Kelly at the Hospital for Special Surgery on Friday, according to the release.
