Boston Bruins forward Frank Vatrano will miss three months with a foot injury suffered while training, general manager Don Sweeney announced Saturday.
Vatrano tore ligaments in his left foot prior to Bruins' training camp, and will undergo surgery Sept. 26.
"Well, obviously, it's a blow," Sweeney said. "Frankie looks at his opportunity, we all did - how that was going to play out remains to be seen. But, he certainly was going to be put in a position to try and grab a hold of it, so he's disappointed and we are as well."
The 22-year-old led the AHL's Providence Bruins in scoring last season with 55 points in 36 games, and notched 11 points in 39 contests with Boston.
