Brad Marchand reportedly may require major career altering surgery

One player to play through a significant injury was Brad Marchand. Marchand has always been known to play through injuries, but according to Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic this injury might be a fairly significant one.

Marchand also confirmed he may require another procedure after being injured by Garnet Hathaway.

Marchand, who just recently turned, 34, has three years remaining on his contrac. Marchand was drafted by the Bruins in the 3rd round of the 2006 NHL entry draft 71st overall.

A major hip surgery is always one of the most difficult surgeries for any player to overcome, but it becomes even more difficult as players age. Most players will often put this surgery off as long as possible given the career altering impact it has on their long-term career. At 34-years-old it wouldn't be surprising to see Marchand try and put the surgery off for one more year, especially if Patrice Bergeron returns to the Bruins for another season.