Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk will be out for six-to-eight weeks after undergoing hand surgery.
He's going to be out a significant amount of time. But we're making sure that we're taking care of him, and that we do the right thing.
According to league executives, the procedure took place on Thursday afternoon, with head coach Travis Green stating that Tkachuk won't be back anytime soon.
The Senators will have to continue without their captain, with coach Green focusing on taking care of Tkachuk and doing what's best for him.
Author's summary: Brady Tkachuk out 6-8 weeks.