Peter Chiarelli said it is going to likely be a month without Phil Kessel for the Eastern Conference Leading Bruins.
Chia had this to say...
''The general assessment of mononucleosis is that a guy is typically out around a month,'' said Chiarelli. ''That said, it could be longer, could be shorter...all based on how an individual recovers.''
This will be quite a chunk of games in which Kessel will be out. How much more can they take, with Sturm, Bergeron and now Kessel out up front?
*The Bruins announced late this afternoon that forward Phil Kessel has mononucleosis and is going on injured reserve. No indication how long Kessel will be out. Although, as you would know if you've had mono, it takes a while to regain your strength. The Bruins called up Martin St. Pierre to take Kessels spot. Who will be the first line call up? If Milan Lucic is healthy again you can bet he might be the guy.
*In other roster moves, the Bruins sent down Matt Lashoff and Kevin Regan (came up for practice today) and called up Tuuka Rask.
*Shane Hnidy skated today with a visor at practice. Hnidy will suit up tomorrow night against the Canadiens wearing the visor.
*Netminder Manny Fernandez remained out of uniform with what head coach Claude Julien referrred to as a ''minor issue.'' Fernandez is questionable to suit up against the Habs, and if he doesn't it will be Tuuka Rask on the bench, backing up Tim Thomas.
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