Adam McQuaid (upper body) has continued to practice with the team, but has yet to be cleared for contact.

McQuaid (upper body) has continued to practice with the team, but has yet to be cleared for contact.

Analysis:

All things considered, head coach Claude Julien seems optimistic that McQuaid will be returning in the near future when he stated that the team would "probably evaluate here sooner than later as far as taking the next step." McQuaid has never been a big points producer, but the Bruins will welcome back his solid defensive play with open arms.