NHL News and Notes: Stars, Three Bruins Have Surgery, Seguin, and Salary Arbitration Dates

Stars furlough employees again

Sean Shapiro of The Athletic: Sources have said that the Dallas Stars are cutting costs for the second time since the start of the pandemic as multiple employees were told that they were going to be furloughed again.

Stars owner Tom Gaglardi’s main businesses has suffered as they’re in the hotel and restaurant business. The Stars were on their way to a profitable 2020 season.

Though there are some teams that will be working on an internal budget/salary cap, the Stars don’t appear to be one of those teams. GM Jim Nill has been told to be financially responsible though.

Sean Fitz-Gerald: The Gaglardi family’s net worth in 2018 was $3.92 billion.

Trio of big named Bruins go under the knife

Boston Bruins: The Bruins announced that forwards Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak and defenseman Charlie McAvoy have had surgeries this offseason.

Marchand had sports hernia surgery back on September 14th and he’s expected to make a full recovery in four months from the surgery date.

Pastrnak had right hip arthroscopy and labral repair on September 16 and he’s expected to make a full recovery in five months from the surgery date.

McAvoy had a right knee arthroscopy surgery on September 8th and has already received clearance to start regular offseason activities.

Seguin has same injury as Pastrnak

Sean Shapiro: Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin has the same injury as Pastrnak. Pastrnak had surgery mid September and is out until mid-March. Seguin was still playing in the last week of September.