Former Edmonton Oilers goaltender receives tough news regarding injury
Breaking news in Oil Country as former Oilers goaltender Laurent Brossoit receives terrible news regarding his rehabilitation from knee surgery.
Selected by the Calgary Flames in the sixth round (No. 164) of the 2011 NHL Draft, Brossoit signed a three-year entry level contract on April 4, 2013. He was acquired by the Edmonton Oilers in a trade with the Flames on Nov. 8, 2013.
Chiacago Blackhwaks Luke Richardson provided disappointing news earlier today, stating there's now no return timeline from Brossoit as his recovery process is taking much longer than anticipated.
Initially, fans were hoping to have their newly acquired goaltender back in the lineup by at least October/Novemeber, but as it stands, Brossoit will now be out indefinitely with no end to his rehab in sight.
Brossoit had his right meniscus repaired at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the team announced during the offseason. The procedure was routine, but Brossoit continues to encounter major setbacks with his recovery.
The Blackhawks lean heavily on Petr Mrazek in net, but Soderblom has shined when called upon. The Swedish backstop touts a .933 save percentage, 2.27 goals-against average, and 4.5 goals saved above average in four starts.
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Brossoit, who has a history of nagging injuries suffers yet another unfortunate setback in arguably the most crucial time of his career.
Brossoit was considered the top candidate for the starting goaltender position in Chicago, but will now continue to undergo further knee rehabilitation with no indication as to when he could be back. At this point, only time will tell.
Perhaps signing a goaltender who is so prone to knee injury was yet another bad mistake made by Kyle Davison.
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