Patrick Kane To Have Wrist Surgery; Out 6-8 Weeks

Chicago Blackhawks star forward Patrick Kane suffered a left wrist injury during offseason training. The team says Kane hurt his hand in the 2nd to last game of the regular season and re-aggravated it during recent workouts.

Team physician Dr. Michael Terry released this statement: "He will undergo surgery on Tuesday to repair a scaphoid fracture. We anticipate a full recovery in 6-8 weeks and in time for training camp. We do not anticipate any long-term issues."

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