Boston: The Bruins revealed on Wednesday night that rookie centerman Matt Poitras would miss the rest of the campaign due to a shoulder operation that will necessitate a five-month recovery period. This was terrible news.
The team and Poitras’ family had a thorough discussion about the treatment, which involves a successful stabilization of the right shoulder, before deciding that it would be in the 19-year-old’s best interest to have it done now rather than after the season.
According to Montgomery, “there was a lot of discussion about what was best for Matty Poitras.” “I believe that in the end, Donny and I [Bruins general manager Don Sweeney] spoke with Matty, and Matty spoke with his family and advisors. Since he is 19 years old, everyone agreed that this is what would be best for him going ahead.
He will have an entire summer to prepare for the following year. We risk jeopardizing the summer if we delay.
Montgomery went on to say that Poitras will be in a much better position to strengthen his body and get ready for the demands of the NHL before his second season if he had the operation done now.
Montgomery claimed that waiting would hinder the man’s capacity to grow stronger. “If we waited until the end of the playoffs, which is a five-month procedure, we could expect him to return in the middle of November without any training, without any strength or power development, and then have to play catch-up.” We simply didn’t believe that was the best course of action for the Bruins going ahead and that it was really fair to him.
According to Boston’s bench boss, Poitras arrived at TD Garden on Thursday morning and will stay in the city for the duration of his rehabilitation.
Montgomery declared, “With him, we’re going to be hands on.” “He will begin his recuperation immediately.”
All things considered, Montgomery claimed that Poitras, who ends his rookie campaign with 15 points (5 goals, 10 assists) in 33 games, has a clear idea of what it takes to be a regular in the NHL.
Montgomery remarked, “I think just in his understanding of the demands of the league.” “He is aware that he can succeed in the league, play in it, and has the intelligence and skill level to do so. He also understands where he needs to improve to gain the strength and endurance needed to become a player who doesn’t require constant maintenance, which will allow him to play full-time next year because he is an important part of our future plans.”
