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Bruins’ Dennis Seidenberg expected to miss eight weeks after undergoing back surgery

Brad Boyes of the Florida Panthers pursues Dennis Seidenberg of the Boston Bruins as he circles the net with the puck at the BB&T Center on April 9, 2015 in Sunrise, Florida. Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images

By Chris Greenberg

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Bruins defenseman Dennis Seidenberg is expected to miss approximately eight weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a herniated disc in his back. Bruins general manager Don Sweeney announced Wednesday that the 34-year-old veteran is scheduled for a lumbar microdiscectomy on Thursday, September 24. The procedure will be performed by Dr. Louis Jenis at Massachusetts General Hospital, according to the team. Seidenberg is expected to make a full recovery.

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Seidenberg joined the Bruins via trade in March 2010, and was a member of the 2011 Stanley Cup champion team. He played all 82 games during the 2014-2015 season.

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