Despite several setbacks in rehabilitating from a severe knee injury, Boston Bruins’ veteran Kevan Miller isn’t thinking about retirement. During a recent Zoom call with reporters, the 32-year-old defenseman reiterated his intention to return to ice “whenever that might be.”
Miller is dealing with this knee injury for more than a year, having played his last NHL game back in April 2019. Since then, he suffered several setbacks and had to undergo four procedures with the last one taking place in March.
Still, Miller isn’t losing hope that he will manage to bounce back.
“I’m hoping to get back to 100 percent whenever that might be and get back to playing hockey,” Miller told reporters on Wednesday.
Miller also acknowledged that he is “worried” about his NHL future but continues to believe he can help his team once he recovers.
“I haven’t gotten to that [point of giving up]. I’d be lying to you if I said that I haven’t been worried about where this is all going to end up. It’s my job, and it’s part of my passion. I want to be healthy. I want to play. I know I could help the team,” he added.
Kevan Miller spent his entire professional career with the Bruins organization. He first signed with Providence Bruins in 2011 out of college and played 154 games in AHL before securing a deal with Boston Bruins in 2013.
Since making his NHL debut, Miller went on to play 324 games and establish himself as a dependable presence in Bruins’ defense with his physical presence and strength. He also contributed with 12 goals and 55 assists.
