Whatever the timeline for his return is, of course needs one game added to it, what with the NHL’s policy of suspending players that opt out of the All-Star Weekend. I doubt though that Tuukka Rask, nor the Boston Bruins will be too upset at having one extra game toward his recovery.
In fact, in taking Tuukka Rask off of injured reserve, perhaps the Boston Bruins are playing a clever game with the league. Perhaps he is still a few days away from fit and healthy but they’re playing it so that he gets his suspension out of the way as soon as possible.