Patrick Kane undergoes hip resurfacing surgery
Rangers’ Patrick Kane faces 4-6 month recovery period after hip surgery
Patrick Kane, the Rangers’ headlining trade-deadline acquisition of last season, underwent hip resurfacing surgery last Thursday, which is expected to leave him with a four to six-month recovery period. According to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, the four-month timeline would bring Kane right to the start of the regular season in October, while six months would project a return two months into the season in December. His agent, Pat Brisson, said Kane “wants to play for a long time,” and doctors are optimistic that will happen. Kane is an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career and the Rangers likely won’t be able to retain him under their current salary-cap situation, in which they still have to pay Alexis Lafreniere and K’Andre Miller, but Kane’s injury status would probably deter the club anyway.
Kane, who recorded 12 points in 19 regular-season games and six points in seven playoff games with the Rangers, clearly laboured during his brief stint in New York. He acknowledged that he wasn’t operating at 100% and how disappointing it was not to be able to contribute like he knows he can. It is yet to be seen where Kane will continue his storied NHL career, but the next club may have to wait for his services depending on how his rehabilitation goes.
Mike Sullivan could coach Pittsburgh Penguins “forever”
Pittsburgh’s newly hired president of hockey operations, Kyle Dubas, said his conversations with coach Mike Sullivan and captain Sidney Crosby played a major role in his decision to join the organisation. Among other glowing remarks, Dubas made it clear that Sullivan, who has a Hall of Fame-worthy career record, was a major part of his vision for the Penguins. “The way I view it is if people want to bet against Mike Sullivan, Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, and others, they can go ahead and do so” he said. “But I’m going to bet on them.”
FAQs
What kind of surgery did Patrick Kane undergo?
Patrick Kane had hip resurfacing surgery.
What is Patrick Kane’s recovery timeline?
Kane’s doctors are optimistic that he will make a full recovery. A four-month timeline would bring him right to the start of the regular season in October, while six months would project a return two months into the season in December.
Will Patrick Kane stay with the Rangers?
Kane is an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career and the Rangers likely won’t be able to retain him under their current salary-cap situation, in which they still have to pay Alexis Lafreniere and K’Andre Miller.
What did Kyle Dubas say about Mike Sullivan?
Dubas all but explicitly confirmed that Sullivan, who has a Hall of Fame-worthy career record, was a major part of his vision for the Penguins. “Sully can coach forever,” Dubas said, “I mean, he’s a great coach, so there’s no real expiration date on Mike.”
Hip Resurfacing Surgery is Performed on Patrick Kane
Patrick Kane’s future with the NHL remains unclear following his recent hip surgery. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that the former Blackhawks star, who signed with the New York Rangers last season, will have a four-to-six-month recovery period. Kane’s agent, Pat Brisson, said that doctors are optimistic about the player’s return. However, the Rangers might not be able to retain Kane due to their current salary-cap situation, which includes paying other players. Kane told the media that he would love to return but sounded aware of the team’s financial constraints.
Kane, who helped the Blackhawks win three Stanley Cups during his 16-season career with the team, became an unrestricted free agent when he joined the Rangers. Although he recorded 12 points in 19 regular-season games and six points in seven playoff contests with the Rangers, he admitted that he wasn’t operating at 100 percent during his brief stint in New York. He also acknowledged how disappointing it was not to contribute the way he knows he can. Kane’s rehabilitation will determine where he continues his NHL career.
Pittsburgh Penguins’ newly hired president of hockey operations, Kyle Dubas, expressed confidence that long-time coach Mike Sullivan will continue to lead the team. Dubas all but confirmed Sullivan’s job security at his recent introductory press conference, saying that Sullivan can coach forever. Dubas based his decision to join the organization largely on his conversations with Sullivan and team captain Sidney Crosby. He also made it clear that Sullivan is a major part of his vision for the Penguins.