The Bruins are not expecting Tuukka Rask to continue his comeback, according to two sources familiar with the situation. Rask last played on Jan. 24 against Anaheim, when he allowed five goals on 27 shots. He reported discomfort related to his hip surgery following the game. He is currently on injured reserve.
Rask is discussing his future with his family, according to both sources. He may finalize his retirement decision in the next few days.
“I give him all the credit in the world,” said one of the sources. “He did everything right. He just didn’t feel as good as he thought he would.”
Rask started his on-ice recovery in November. He signed a one-year, $1 million contract on Jan. 11. He made his season debut two days later, stopping 25 of 27 shots in a 3-2 win over Philadelphia. After the win, Rask did not have a single complaint about his physical condition.