BRIGHTON — For Torey Krug and David Krejci, the 2016-17 season can’t come soon enough.

Both Krug and Krejci are a few months removed from their respective hip and shoulder surgeries, which took place following the Bruins’ second straight late regular season collapse. On Monday, the two skated during an informal practice at the state of the art Warrior Ice Rink, the team’s new training facility.

Although neither Krug or Krejci are 100 percent recovered, they both feel that Monday’s skate was another step in the right direction.

“I didn’t know what to expect,” said Krug about his recovery. “From a medical standpoint yes they told me that [about the timetable], but personally, I have never been through a surgery or anything like this. I feel good. I expected probably a harder road, but I’ve been in good hands so they tell me that ‘[this is] where I’m supposed to be.”

“Another day closer,” Krejci said about his timetable. “I’ve done some more stuff today, and I’m already on the ice, so kind of getting there. Obviously things take time, but I like where I’m at right now and every day is a step closer and I’m excited for tomorrow.”

Following hip surgery, David Krejci hopes to be at 100 percent sooner rather than later. (Photo by Joe Makarski, Bruins Daily)

Even with their successful surgeries, the original timetable post-diagnosis left people wondering if Krug and Krejci would be ready in time for the start of September’s festivities. Krejci, who had his surgery performed by Dr. Bryan Kelly in New York, was expected to recover in five months, while Krug, who had his operation done by Bruins Team Physician Dr. Peter Asnis at Mass General Hospital, was given a six-month timetable.

“It’s probably going to be a play it by ear situation,” Krug said about the degree of clearance he expects by the time Training Camp starts. “I doubt that I’ll be taking part in the physical aspect of it, but it’s one of those things that we’ll play it by ear, and we’ll see how it goes.”

Whether or not Krug is cleared for contact by the time of training camp starts remains to be seen. As for Krejci, he is hoping to be healthy in time to represent the Czech Republic during the World Cup of Hockey, which begins on September 17th.

“I’m looking at it as I want to be 100 percent. If I’m 100 percent than obviously I want to play,” Krejci said about playing for the Czechs during the two-week tournament. “You don’t want to be on the sidelines when you’re 100 percent and you know you could be there. This is a pretty big tournament, and I would love to be a part of it.”

Even if he can’t represent his country, Krejci feels he should be recovered fully by the time the Bruins open their regular season in Columbus on October 13th.

“I’m pretty confident that I’ll be 100 percent by October,” Krejci said.