The initial reports weren’t promising for Taylor Hall.
Hampered by a lower-body injury against the Canucks back on Feb. 25, the veteran winger was placed on long-term injured reserve just five days later.
Don Sweeney noted at the time of Hall’s injury designation that his status “took a real unfortunate turn”, prompting Boston to deal for Tyler Bertuzzi for additional middle-six insurance. Surgery was not ruled out for the former Hart Trophy winner.
But as evidenced by Brad Marchand’s accelerated return from hip surgery in October, the 2022-23 Bruins have a knack for shattering points records and recovery timelines alike.