From the Globe:
Miller not close
Cassidy over the weekend did not sound optimistic about sidelined blue liner Kevan Miller returning soon.
“He’s doing some off-ice stuff and feeling a little better,” said Cassidy. “But until he gets on the ice [for a practice], that’s just speculation. Probably say status quo at best.”
Miller lost all of last season after twice fracturing a kneecap in the spring of 2019, first at the end of the regular season, then again as he was preparing to return for the conference finals.
“He was disappointed he had a setback; he’s put in a lot of hard work, made it through a good, what, month at least,” added Cassidy. “Had some minor issues, a day off here or there, and then it kind of flared up on him.
“This is what happens after a couple of surgeries. It needs time to calm down. But yes, he wants to be back in the lineup. Felt he was doing everything he could to get back, was playing well, doing his job, contributing, and then to have the setback, it affects you mentally.
“But we’re trying to keep it as positive as possible with him, and again, hopefully it’s just a one-and-done thing and he’s ready to go soon.”
