(Chicago) Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Jake McCabe will miss the start of the season with cervical spine surgery.
Posted at 9:27 p.m.
Team doctor Michael Terry said Tuesday that McCabe is expected to return in 10 to 12 weeks. The exact date of the operation has not been specified.
McCabe, who turns 29 on Oct. 12, scored four goals and added 18 assists, a career high in 75 games last season.
He signed a four-year, $16 million deal with the Blackhawks in July 2021.