"Marc Savard won’t play this year,” Chiarelli told the Globe. “Nothing has changed in our monitoring. He’ll be examined and he’ll be declared unfit to play.”
“Based on what I see, what I hear, what I read, and what I’m told, it’s very unlikely Marc will play again,” said Chiarelli. “Now, knowing the uncertainty of this injury, there’s always a chance. But based on what I’m told, it’s very unlikely he’ll play. As an employer, I support him and hope he gets back to living a healthy life (WEEI).”
Really scary stuff here, and we aren't even talking about hockey. It really hit me with that last sentence "hope he gets back to living a healthy life". We have heard all along he still suffers from headaches, dizziness, and depression. That is a miserable way to go through life. I said before I hope he doesn't come back, and I think we all knew he wouldn't, but I really do hope that this is something he can get over, because even with all the money he has made nothing is worth what he is going through.
From a purely hockey standpoint, the Bruins save $4 million with Savard off the roster.