AP Some news out of Boston this morning prior to Bruins practice — injured forward Nathan Horton skated for 40 minutes alongside goalie Tuukka Rask (also out with injury) and strength coach John Whitesides.
This is a big development for Horton. He’s been out of the lineup since Jan. 22 after suffering a concussion on a hit from Philly’s Tim Sestito and tried to resume skating back in early February.
The February return didn’t go well — Horton was shut down after experiencing post-concussion symptoms — and today was the first time he’s skated since the setback.
While Horton’s presence at practice was a welcome sight, Boston offered no potential timetable for his return. The skate appeared to be the first step in what figures to be a lengthy recovery, as the 26-year-old suffered two concussions in an eight-month span (the other coming in the 2011 Stanley Cup finals).
According to an earlier report from CSNNE.com’s Joe Haggerty, the club isn’t optimistic Horton will return to the lineup this season.
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It might be tough to gauge the right price for him.
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That phrase is more fun than “turning the other cheek.”
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Just ask Bryan Bickell.
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Did Chicago just flip the switch?
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He’s clearly embracing the role of underdog.
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He’s been the head coach of AHL Toronto since 2009.
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Detroit’s goalie made some especially challenging ones.
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Finally.
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At least he’s still rich and handsome.
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He also thinks the Rangers faced an identity crisis.
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No other defenseman has four goals in first five playoff games.
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Jarome Iginla’s name might come up.
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Torey Krug might eat for free in Boston.
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He took a puck and maybe a stick to the kisser.
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Impressive flash of the glove by Hank.
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New York Rangers forward was stirring the pot for a while.
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Looks like Dougie Hamilton is the odd man out.
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He’s been out with a broken hand.
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He avoided a fight in Game 4.
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Desperation calls for tinkering.
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