Derek forbort has been a staple on the Bruins blue line since the 2021-22 season. he is a hard-nosed shot-blocking defenseman that all teams want to have. The problem for players like that, is that they have a hard time remaining healthy.
Don Sweeney gives some troubling news about his defenseman
In Don Sweeney's media availability for Boston, after the NHL trade deadline passed, he addressed the trades he made for the team and broke some shocking news to reporters.
Sweeney informed the media that one of his top six defensemen, and top penalty killers, Derek Forbort would miss the remainder of the season with injuries that he has been playing through.
Don Sweeney said #NHLBruins Derek Forbort's season is likely over. Put on LTIR today.
Has been «playing through two significant injuries.» One «for sure» requires surgery, the other one «quite possibly could.»
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Forbort's season so far and history with injuries
Forbort has played in 35 of the Bruins' 65 games this season, with four assists, while averaging 17:47 minutes a game. He also sees 3:00 a game shorthanded, which is a top total among the team.
Over Forbort's career he has played a full season in his three seasons with Los Angeles from 2016-2019, and since then he has played over 60 games once.
Forbort likely will not be back until the 2024-25 season and that will be a big blow for the Bruins' playoff roster.
As Read On Bruins Insider - BREAKING: Don Sweeney Confirms This Player Will Be Out For The Rest Of The Year
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MARS 9 | 84 ANSWERS MAJOR: Bruins Defenseman's Season Likely Over Will Forbort's injury affect the Bruins playoff hopes? | ||
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