Almost immediately after the big news of Brayden Point signing a new contract with the Lightning, General Manager Julien BriseBois informed the media via conference call that Point had hip surgery earlier this summer and won’t be ready for the start of the season.
Lightning GM Julien BriseBois on a conference call w/ media, said Brayden Point had hip surgery in the spring, doesn't expect him to be ready for the season opener. Projected to be cleared to play by late October. #Bolts
— Bryan Burns (@BBurnsNHL) September 23, 2019
That announcement removes some of the joy associated with the end of the summer long drama surrounding Point’s contract.