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Bruins' Brandon Carlo: Sidelined with concussion

Carlo did not play in Boston's six playoff games because he was dealing with a concussion.

Analysis:

While it's certainly a disappointment that he missed out on his first chance to play NHL postseason hockey, it's good that Carlo and the Bruins' medical staff decided to play it safe for the sake of his long-term health. While concussions can sometimes take a long time to recover from, this is the first of the 20-year-old's NHL career, so there's no reason at this juncture to think he won't be ready for training camp. Carlo enjoyed a nice rookie campaign, posting 16 points and a plus-9 rating while averaging 20:49 of ice time. He hasn't established himself as a scoring threat, but with his defensive skills, he's likely to be a staple on the Boston blue line for years to come.

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