Claude Julien: 'Things haven't changed' for Marc Savard

The 2010-11 regular season was a successful one for the Bruins, but as they begin the playoffs Thursday, a reminder was offered for how it wasn't so great for every player. Center Marc Savard remains at home in Peterborough, Ontario, as he attempts to recover from post-concussion syndrome for the second consecutive season. Savard played in just 25 games this season before a routine hit from Matt Hunwick left him in such bad shape that the team had to shut him down for the remainder of the season and playoffs. He reportedly has experienced memory loss, among other symptoms. While the B's are focused on the Canadiens, they haven't forgotten about their star center. "I'€™ve kept in contact with Savvy every week or so. We communicate, and things haven'€™t changed in his case, and it'€™s unfortunate for him," Claude Julien said Thursday. "I'€™m sure he'€™s going to be sitting at home and watching these games and wishing he could be part of it because as a player that part of you will never leave. "This is the most exciting time of the year, and I know he loved the times that he was in the playoffs. He was obviously a pretty important part of the success of our hockey club, so will we miss his play? Absolutely. You don'€™t lose an elite player like him and not feel it."