Huberdeau’s Hip Surgery Road Ahead | Calgary Flames News

0:00On September 6th, Jonathan Huberdo, once a top offensive force, is facing another hurdle. He won't be starting training camp with the Calgary Flames because he had hip surgery back in March. This procedure was to address a resurfacing injury and it's been a tough road since he joined the Flames in 2022. Since arriving in Calgary, Huberdo hasn't quite recaptured the match he showed with the Florida Panthers, where he was a consistent point producer. His best season with the Flames saw him put up 28 goals in 62 points, a far cry from his peak performance in Florida. His point totals have been inconsistent and now this injury adds another layer to his struggles. There was some confusion about his health status recently, with conflicting reports circulating. Flames General Manager Craig Conroy had to step into Clarify Things. He admitted his earlier comments about a setback, where poorly worded, explaining he just meant Huberdo likely wouldn't be ready for the first day of camp, not that there was a new issue. Conroy explained that the surgery has a typical recovery timeline of 7-9 months.

1:05While they were hoping for an earlier return, he stressed that everyone heals differently. Huberdo is back on the ice skating with teammates, but there's still no definitive date set for his return to game action. This type of hip surgery has a mixed history in the NHL. Some players have come back strong, while for others, it marked the end of their careers. The hope is that Huberdo can make a full recovery, play without pain, and regain his elite form. He still got plenty of time left on his current contract to make an impact in Calgary. That's your update from Calgary Flames News today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.