Ducks’ Troy Terry Faces Hip Surgery, Uncertain for Next Season’s Start

In a significant setback for the Anaheim Ducks, forward Troy Terry is set to undergo hip surgery due to a chronic hip impingement. This news, revealed in the team’s postseason injury report, raises concerns about his availability for the start of the next season.

The Ducks concluded their first playoff run since 2018 last week, bowing out in the second round after a six-game series against the Vegas Golden Knights. As Anaheim’s most reliable offensive player over the past five years, Terry has consistently delivered, netting at least 19 goals and 50 points in each season. Last year, he recorded an impressive 57 points, contributing three goals and eight assists in his first postseason experience, which saw him play 12 games.

Further complicating matters for the Ducks, the team confirmed that Cutter Gauthier, another key player, competed with two fractured vertebrae during the playoffs. Despite his injury, Gauthier managed to tally 12 points after returning from a five-game absence caused by the injury sustained in late March.

In addition to Terry and Gauthier, captain Radko Gudas suffered an ankle sprain in the playoff opener and was unable to return. However, he would have been available had the Ducks advanced further. Forward Ryan Poehling has been cleared to play after recovering from a concussion caused by an illegal hit from Vegas defenseman Brayden McNabb, who faced a one-game suspension for the incident. Defenseman Pavel Mintyukov also suffered a knee ligament sprain, but he is expected to be ready for training camp.

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