REPORT: Boston Bruins Defenseman Out For Season

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Pat Quinn
March 9, 2024 (12:19)

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Since the 2021�2022 season, Derek Forbort has been a mainstay on the Bruins blue line. He is a tough defenseman who blocks shots, and he is one that every team wants to have. Players such as those struggle to stay healthy, which is a concern.

Sweeney meets with Boston sports media to break some injury news

Following the NHL trade deadline, Don Sweeney spoke with reporters about the moves he made for the organization and revealed some startling information.

Derek Forbort, one of Sweeney's top six defensemen and top penalty killer, had been playing with ailments, and Sweeney told the media that he will miss the rest of the season.

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.»

Forbort's current and past seasons in a nutshell

Forbort has averaged 17:47 minutes per game while participating in 35 of the 65 games the Bruins have played this season. He has four assists. In addition, he sees 3:00 of the game shorthanded, which leads the team.

In his three seasons with Los Angeles from 2016 to 2019, Forbort has played every game. However, in the intervening period, he has only appeared in more than 60 games once.

Forbort's projected 2024�2025 season long absence will be a major setback for the Bruins' postseason hopes.

As Read On Bruins Insider - BREAKING: Don Sweeney Confirms This Player Will Be Out For The Rest Of The Year