Troy Terry to Undergo Hip Surgery, Ducks Face Uncertainty for Next Season

In a significant blow to their roster, Anaheim Ducks forward Troy Terry is set to undergo hip surgery due to a chronic impingement, raising questions about his availability for the start of the next season. The Ducks disclosed this news in their postseason injury report, following a disappointing end to their playoff run, which concluded last week with a six-game defeat against the Vegas Golden Knights.

While the team has yet to finalize a date for Terry’s surgery or provide a specific timeline for recovery, his importance to the Ducks cannot be overstated. Over the past five years, Terry has emerged as Anaheim’s most reliable offensive player, consistently netting at least 19 goals and accumulating over 50 points each season. Last year was particularly noteworthy, as he recorded 57 points and contributed three goals along with eight assists during his first-ever playoff appearance.

The injury report also revealed that forward Cutter Gauthier played through considerable adversity, competing with two fractured vertebrae in his back during the postseason. Despite sustaining the injury in late March, Gauthier made a quick return, missing only five games before finishing the playoffs with an impressive 12 points.

In addition to Terry and Gauthier, the Ducks faced challenges with their lineup. Captain Radko Gudas sprained his ankle in the playoff opener and was unable to return, although he would have been available had the team advanced further. Forward Ryan Poehling, who suffered a concussion from an illegal hit by Vegas defenseman Brayden McNabb—who was suspended for a game—has been cleared to play. Meanwhile, defenseman Pavel Mintyukov is dealing with a sprained ligament in his knee but is expected to be ready for training camp.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.