Credit: John Wilcox and Boston Herald Author: Nathan Gagne
Link to Story: www.nhl.com/bruins/news/bruins-issue-update-on-charlie-mcavoy/c-296668898 On Tuesday morning, Bruins GM Don Sweeney announced that Charlie McAvoy suffered a sprain of his left MCL in last Saturday's game. The injury will require McAvoy to be sidelined until his re-evaluation in 4 weeks. The news has finally broke. It's been pretty nerve-racking the last three days with not knowing the severity of the injury. In the grand scheme of things, a sprained MCL and minimum of a 4 week absence isn't the worst news that Bruins fans could've gotten. It looked like a non-contact injury which could've resulted in an ACL tear which would've kept him out for this season and most of next season. So in that respect, we are lucky. During the teams picture day yesterday, Chuckie was seen in slippers and a left knee brace as he walked onto the ice for the picture. Him walking was a good sign yesterday and still is today. I am not sure whether the re-evaluation is 4 weeks from today or the day of the injury, but I will roll with 4 weeks from today. Four weeks puts us at April 3rd. Without including the game on that date, the Bruins would have three regular season games left on the schedule which ends April 8th. I assume that he won't return immediately after 4 weeks, but more like 5 weeks, and I have no problem with that. If Chuckie was to miss five weeks he would primed for a return in the playoffs. Remember the last time McAvoy returned after a long layoff? Yup, last years playoffs, when he was the best player on the ice for the Bruins. A month worth of rest for the 20 year old won't hurt him. The Bruins would love to have him back for the likely first-round matchup with the young Toronto Maple Leafs. In the meantime, defensive depth should keep the Bruins above water, although having Chuckie would be helpful in the three remaining games against Tampa. I know they are two different injuries, but I think that Bergeron's re-evaluation next week will give a glimpse as to when fans should expect McAvoy back in the lineup. The result of Bergeron's re-evaluation could provide a clearer meaning of what the team means by "re-evaluation" and how close that term is related to the players return. If Bergeron returns within the next week and a half, expect Chuckie to return in 4-5 weeks. P.S. Chuckie, I have an intact left MCL if you want it.
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