Bruins forward Phil Kessel underwent successful surgery on his left shoulder at Massachusetts General Hospital yesterday to repair a torn rotator cuff and labrum. Dr. Peter Asnis and Dr. J.P. Warner performed the procedure. Recovery and rehab will take 4-6 months, and Kessel is not expected to be ready for the start of the 2009-10 season. (Full article: 186 words)

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