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Jonathan Huberdeau, a forward for the Calgary Flames, is set to have season-ending hip surgery, as confirmed by the team on Thursday.
This surgical intervention is planned for March, subsequent to discussions with the team’s medical staff and external experts.
The organization anticipates Huberdeau achieving a complete recovery well before the commencement of the 2026-27 NHL campaign.
Throughout the current season, the 31-year-old athlete has been experiencing various symptoms related to his hip.
“Following a thorough assessment, this path was deemed optimal for Jonathan’s enduring well-being and athletic capability,” stated Flames General Manager Craig Conroy in an official release. “While parting with a player of his talent presents a challenge, our primary concern is his complete fitness moving forward.”
Huberdeau achieved 28 goals and 34 assists, totaling 62 points across 81 contests last season, followed by 10 goals and 15 assists in 50 games this current year.
Calgary secured him in the 2022 transaction where Matthew Tkachuk was traded to the Florida Panthers.
