"Unfortunately I won't be able to make it": Florida Panthers star Brad Marchand could miss the start of the NHL season due to his recovery from surgery

Florida Panthers star Brad Marchand could be missing the start of the 2026-27 NHL season as the club has recently received a health update regarding the veteran forward Brad Marchand. The star forward has recently revealed that he underwent a major surgery and would need some time to recover and come back. According to reports, in the 52 games he appeared in, Marchand tallied 27 goals with 27 assists for 54 points. But like so many of his teammates, injuries hindered his availability, and based on his latest update, it sounds like his availability for the start of the upcoming season is highly in doubt.