Marc Savard, out since March 7 with a Grade 2 concussion, skated at TD Garden Monday morning and addressed the media with some very encouraging news.
Savvy was asked if he could play in this series, and if it were strictly based on desire, the Garden would see No. 91 on the ice Monday night.
"If you're asking me that, I'd like to play tonight," said Savard. "I've got to be realistic here and take the proper steps. I'm hopeful."
According to Savard, "realistic" means that he could be back during the Sabres series if he passes a neuro-psych test, which will be administered on Tuesday. He'll also need to pass an exertion test. He would then need to get the green light from doctors, of course. The confident yet cautious centerman believes that Game 5 would be his earliest return date, but the Bruins have not set a timetable for such a return.
