Philadelphia Flyers star defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere will be out for 10 to 12 weeks following offseason surgery.
According to ESPN.com, the Calder Trophy finalist will receive procedures Tuesday on his right hip and lower abdomen.
Gostisbehere Expected to Be Healthy for Training Camp
Gostisbehere should be ready to go by training camp in September, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer's Sam Carchidi.
The Courier-Post's Dave Isaac reported that Gostisbehere dealt with the injuries during the Flyers' postseason series against the Washington Capitals:
Philadelphia tried to fight back from a 3-0 series deficit before falling in Game 6. Gostisbehere scored a goal and added an assist during the series.
His average of 0.33 points per game in the playoffs was below his regular-season production, which may have been partly due to the injuries. The 23-year-old put up 46 points in 64 games, or 0.72 points per game.
Gostisbehere was left off Team North America's initial 16-man roster for the upcoming World Cup of Hockey. Team North America is comprise ...
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