Heading into training camp, it’s telling that Boston Bruins General Manager, Don Sweeney had to field questions about star center, Patrice Bergeron‘s fitness. Telling in that, he is a key player for the side, but also that he may well not be in peak condition regardless of what he says to the media.
Don Sweeney’s exact words were carefully balanced, as reported by NESN:
“It’s lingered. He had a procedure a while back that would likely have alleviated it but it’s a mileage issue as well,” he said via a team-provided transcript.