Brad Marchand announces offseason surgery and recovery plans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 3:11 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Brad Marchand revealed he underwent offseason surgery due to persistent injuries. The Boston Bruins forward shared the news via social media, noting the surgery would require significant recovery time. Marchand also indicated that this health issue forced him to miss Zdeno Chara's farewell event, underscoring the seriousness of his condition. With NHL training camps approaching, it remains uncertain if Marchand will be ready for the upcoming season.
- •Marchand had surgery for injuries that wouldn't heal on their own.
- •He missed Zdeno Chara's farewell event due to the surgery.
- •Recovery and rehabilitation process will influence his training camp status.
- •NHL training camps are just weeks away.
- 3:11 PMYahoo Sports — Brad Marchand shares concerning health update.
"The NHL's Little Ball of Hate just dropped some bad news.
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