Matthew Poitras, a rookie center for the NHL's Boston Bruins, underwent a successful right shoulder open stabilization (Latarjet) procedure, which effectively ends his season. The Bruins announced that Poitras will be out for approximately five months, following the season-ending shoulder surgery. General Manager Don Sweeney stated that everyone involved supported the decision, emphasizing Poitras's importance to the team's future. Poitras is considered a key player for the Bruins, and the surgery allows him to prepare for next year's season.
Matt Poitras is still a "big piece" of the Bruins future, but it won't be this season after shoulder surgery. Makes all the sense in the world given where B's roster is & how getting surgery now allows him a full summer to get ready for next year link: https://t.co/NMQzw9yDYT https://t.co/wAWzjOoyh6
Matthew Poitras' rookie season ends early due to shoulder stabilization surgery https://t.co/p62tU2kt0d
In the latest @BOSHockeyNow Bruins Daily: -Are the #NHLBruins tough enough? -Bruins rookie center Matthew Poitras is out for the season -An update on Bruins trade target and #Flames defenseman Noah Hanifin https://t.co/ot767kbR8o
Bruins rookie Poitras has season-ending shoulder surgery https://t.co/S9lid0reCH
Bruins rookie Matt Poitras undergoes season-ending shoulder surgery https://t.co/Laxf27mvFY
#NHLBruins rookie center Matthew Poitras is essentially done for the season after a successful right shoulder open stabilization (Latarjet) procedure. More at @BOSHockeyNow: https://t.co/lcyd0BVa41
Matt Poitras underwent season-ending shoulder surgery, the B’s announced. Timetable for recovery is 5 months. Don Sweeney: “Everyone involved supported the decision as to do what was best for him at this time. Matt is just starting his Bruins career & is a key part of our future”
#NHLBruins says Matthew Poitras had shoulder surgery and will miss 5 months. https://t.co/jB4AxsrTeZ
#NHLBruins rookie center Matthew Poitras is essentially done for the season, as the team just announced that he underwent a successful right shoulder open stabilization (Latarjet) procedure. He is out for approximately five months. @BOSHockeyNow https://t.co/QvxW061R3L
Tough news for Matthew Poitras, #NHLBruins - @wbz https://t.co/AEbxwHaDrz https://t.co/r50GmPkXfy
Bruins Medical Update on Matthew Poitras: https://t.co/1zC2EYDBd9