Bruins' general manager Peter Chiarelli said that his team is considering putting an end to Marc Savard's season after the forward suffered his fourth career concussion.
"There is a strong possibility [of shutting him down], but you have to take it step by step," said Chiarelli regarding Savard, who will be in Boston to be re-evaluated Wednesday. Chiarelli noted that the team still might not have a determination regarding Savard's immediate future following the upcoming round of tests."
"There is a possibility [of shutting Savard down], but nothing has been done and you have to see how Marc is," Chiarelli said. "Anytime you suffer a concussion, after having a severe concussion and the symptoms that he had, it is a possibility." (ESPN via WEEI)."
It is just a matter of time before the Bruins shut him down, and if Savard was smart he would just retire. He has made enough money, and he doesn't want to be brain dead in a couple years. Long term this might actually not be that bad of a thing for the Bruins. Savard didn't look the same when he came back, and once the Bruins put him on the long-term injured reserve his salary no longer counts against the cap. That means the Bruins could make a deal before the trade deadline to bolster their team.
***UPDATE***
The Bruins have called a news conference for 2pm today. It is almost certain that the announcement will be that Marc Savard will be shut down for the season.
***UPDATE 2***
Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli announced Monday that center Marc Savard will not play again this season, thus ending Savard's 2010-11 campaign after 25 games (WEEI).
He says right now he plans on coming back next year, but I doubt that, and to be honest I really think he should hang them up. He has kids, so he has to think big picture. No reason to be a drooling pile of rubble
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