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Bruins defenseman, Haverhill native undergoes ankle surgery
Jordan Harris is expected to be on the shelf for two months.
The Bruins’ D corps took a hit earlier this week, as Boston announced Thursday night that defenseman Jordan Harris will be on the shelf for months.
In a statement released by Bruins’ head team physician Dr. Peter Asnis, Harris suffered a right ankle fracture during Boston’s loss to the Florida Panthers on Oct. 21 — undergoing a successful open reduction and internal fixation procedure at Mass General Brigham on Monday.
Harris’ expected recovery timeline is two months.
It stands as an unfortunate setback for Harris — a Haverhill native who played four seasons at Northeastern University.
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Harris – who signed a one-year contract with Boston on the first day of free agency this summer — appeared in five games so far this season with the Bruins. He averaged 15:38 of ice time per game during that stretch, scoring a goal and adding an assist.
With Harris sidelined, the Bruins will likely turn to Providence for additional depth on the blue line.
Both Michael Callahan and Jonathan Aspirot have made appearances in the NHL this season after getting called up from the AHL ranks, while Mason Lohrei will serve as Boston’s seventh defenseman on Thursday night as Boston takes on the Sabres.
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