Patrice Bergeron is going to miss at least the first couple games after suffering yet another concussion. That is a big blow to the Bruins, as Rob wrote before, he is the key to the Bruins power play, and the best defensive forward the Bruins have. For now it seems Kelly will take his place on the 2nd line. Kelly has been playing really well, but I hate that they are having to break up these lines.
"Chris Kelly moved into the second-line center slot where Bergeron was, between Brad Marchand and Mark Recchi, while Tyler Seguin was playing right wing on the third line with Rich Peverley at center and Michael Ryder on the left wing (ESPN)."
This still open a roster spot, and that seems like it is going to be filled by Tyler Seguin. I like this just because I want to see how this kid reacts to playoff hockey. Who knows maybe he can help out this awful power play. Plus the Lightning are a juggernaut on offense, and the Bruins could use some guys that are fast and goal scorers. It'll be real interesting to see how he plays.
As for Bergeron, I really doubt we see him again in these playoffs.
***UPDATE***
Bruins center Patrice Bergeron was at TD Garden Tuesday, and while he did not practice with his teammates, his mere presence is something the team is taking as a positive sign for the concussed the25-year-old.
"He's doing better," coach Claude Julien said. "He's here and he's doing better, so again, he's dealing with the concussion symptoms and everything else, the protocol of it. He's here today because he's feeling better. I think we're getting some positive feedback from him (WEEI)."
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