Anaheim Ducks Executive VP/GM Bob Murray announced today that forward Ryan Getzlaf had surgery to repair a fracture to his zygomatic bone. Recovery could be up to 2 months.
Getzlaf has one goal and six assists for seven points in six games played in 2017-18. He has recorded six penalty minutes in those six games.
Murray also said that Cam Fowler is "moving really well," and that the forward's workouts are progressing into lateral movement. Murray won't change Fowler's, but he is seeing a positive response.
Murray also spoke of Ryan Kesler, saying he is making good progress. "He had to learn how to stride again," Murray said. "He's working his butt off." Kesler's timeline remains the same.
Fowler has a goal and an assist for two points in seven games this season. Kesler has not played an NHL contest this season, but recorded 22 points and 36 assists for 58 points in 2016-17
"It's hard to remember [an injury] with such elite players," Murray said. "Important people out of your lineup. No one will feel sorry for you."
Associated Press
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Kesler has undergone hip surgery that will keep the Selke Trophy finalist away from full hockey activity for 12 weeks.
The 32-year-old Kesler had surgery last week, the Ducks announced Saturday.
Kesler had bone fragments removed during a general cleaning of his hip. The Ducks will begin training camp in approximately three months.
Kesler had 22 goals and 36 assists during the regular season, but he managed just one goal in 17 playoff games while Anaheim advanced to the Western Conference finals.
The 13-year NHL veteran is a finalist for the trophy awarded to the NHL’s top defensive forward next week. Kesler won the award in 2011.
The Ducks also signed forward Nic Kerdiles to a one-year, $650,000 contract extension.
