A second opinion on Hall's progress must've been good as he was originally expected to be out until playoffs. As DuPont eluded to, though, he could be back as early as March 21st when the Bruins return from a five-game road trip. (There will still be 13 games remaining in the season).
Hall, who is still on LTIR, carries a $6 million cap hit. So, general manager Don Sweeney will have to find a way to move at least $2 million to activate him.
The 2010 first overall pick has re-found his game since coming to Boston with 61 points in his first full year with the club (81 games). The 31-year-old has added amazing depth on the Bruins third line, collecting 16 goals and 20 assists in 58 games this season.