BOSTON -- Boston Bruins forward Marc Savard could miss the entire 2010-2011 season with post-concussion syndrome, according to a team source, although Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli said later Tuesday that Savard could be back "in short order."

The source stressed that there are many unknowns at this point.

"It's not a good situation," the source said. "It's complex. Not sure how this will play out."

When asked if Savard could miss the season because of this latest setback, the source said, "Possible."

Chiarelli announced on the first day of training camp last week that the star forward has been experiencing post-concussion symptoms and would not participate in camp until he was medically cleared.

Chiarelli issued a statement Tuesday evening that took issue with the idea that Savard would miss the season.

"As I stated on Friday, Marc Savard is suffering from symptoms related to post-concussion syndrome," the statement said. "He is under the care of our doctors. Any reports that suggest that there are any other issues regarding Marc, or him not playing for the Bruins this season, are completely inaccurate.

"Also, as I have previously stated, when there is a change in Marc's status, I will issue an update."

Chiarelli spoke further about Savard following a town hall meeting Tuesday night at TD Garden.