ANAHEIM, Calif. — Ducks ahead Jakob Silfverberg will probably be sidelined for 4 to 6 months after present process surgical procedure to restore a torn labrum and a bone downside in his proper hip.
Silfverberg had the surgical procedure Thursday on the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles, the Geese introduced Friday.
Silfverberg had profession lows of eight objectives and eight assists in 47 video games for the Geese this season, together with a career-worst minus-17 score. The Swedish ahead has been with Anaheim for eight seasons, recording 136 objectives and 152 assists.
“He did all the pieces he may to proceed enjoying, however after two years coping with this difficulty, now’s the suitable time to assist him get to 100%,” Geese basic supervisor Bob Murray stated. “He has been an impactful participant in all conditions for us, and we’re assured he’ll return to full well being by subsequent season.”
Silfverberg is amongst a number of veteran forwards having disappointing offensive seasons for the Geese, who rank final within the NHL with 103 objectives (2.19 per sport). Solely Max Comtois and Rickard Rakell have scored greater than 19 factors for Anaheim this season, and solely Comtois and Adam Henrique have scored greater than eight objectives.
Solely Detroit (479) has scored fewer objectives over the previous three NHL seasons than Anaheim (481), which is very more likely to miss the playoffs for the third consecutive season. Earlier than final 12 months, the Geese hadn’t had even two straight nonplayoff seasons since 2002.
Silfverberg is underneath contract for 3 extra seasons at $15.75 million.