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Julien: Eriksson doing okay for a guy that has a concussion

Loui Eriksson, Cory Sarich

Loui Eriksson #21 of the Boston Bruins plays the puck down the ice against Cory Sarich #16 of the Colorado Avalanche in the first period during the game on October 10, 2013 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (October 9, 2013 - Source: Jared Wickerham/Getty Images North America)

The Buffalo Sabres are waiting for John Scott to have an in-person hearing on Oct. 31, so they still aren’t sure how long they’ll be without their forward. The Boston Bruins can say the same about Loui Eriksson’s uncertain timetable, but that’s where the similarities end.

Scott, who is suspended until the hearing, is being punished because of a high hit he delivered to Eriksson on Wednesday. The star Bruins player is out indefinitely with a concussion.

“Loui is doing okay, I guess, for a guy that suffered a concussion,” said Bruins coach Claude Julien told CSN New England today. “It’s the same thing, you have a good day and you have less of a good day. It’s early on, but like always you keep your fingers crossed that it’s going to get better sooner rather than later for his sake.”

Julien is unfortunately well versed in how concussions work given the number of noteworthy Bruins that have dealt with this type of injury over the years. Among others, Marc Savard’s career was ended due to head injuries.

For now, Brad Marchand will help fill the void by playing alongside Patrice Bergeron. Both of those players have also dealt with concussions during their careers.

The 7-2-0 Bruins will take on the New Jersey Devils tonight.

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