The Boston Bruins supporters are finding it difficult to remain calm at this time. Just when expectations were high for a seamless finish to the regular season, the team faced an unexpected setback, suffering a 3-2 defeat at the hands of the Anaheim Ducks upon their return. Bruins reporter Joe Haggerty has two kinds of news to deliver to the X crowd, and the fans may respond differently to both.Initially, he emphasized an injury update concerning one of their key players, citing the general manager’s statement: “Hampus Lindholm ‘unlikely’ to return this season, per Don Sweeney. Having a follow up surgery next week related to the fractured patella tendon he suffered.” If you’ve overlooked the Bruins defenseman, allow me to refresh your memory: he has been out of action since November of last year, following a lower-body injury incurred during a match against the St. Louis Blues.The injury occurred for Lindholm in the first period, as he blocked a shot while on the penalty kill, resulting in a fractured kneecap. Furthermore, he underwent surgery to repair the fractured patella, but his future appeared uncertain in the current season with the Bruins. The latest announcement from the general manager has made it clear that the defenseman will not be participating in the remaining regular season games.Hampus Lindholm “unlikely” to return this season, per Don Sweeney. Having a follow up surgery next week related to the fractured patella tendon he suffered— Joe Haggerty (@HackswithHaggs) February 23, 2025What’s the next update? Haggerty shared on X, stating, “Don Sweeney said the Bruins will have ‘a more cautious approach’ at the trade deadline than in year’s past, but made it pretty clear they’ll be talking about trading players off the NHL roster as well as acquiring players and assets. Sounds like a retooling may be coming.”The Boston Bruins currently find themselves positioned sixth in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. As the regular season winds down, the prospects for their playoff aspirations appear bleak, if not entirely extinguished. As the NHL trade deadline approaches, it’s reasonable to consider that Sweeney may need to make difficult choices regarding the franchise’s future.This is a developing report…The post Roster Changes at Boston Bruins Confirmed After Injury Costs Major Player appeared first on EssentiallySports.