Anaheim Ducks release concerning Troy Terry injury hip surgery updates following difficult NHL playoff elimination setback

Some huge postseason injury updates from the Anaheim Ducks after they were eliminated from the NHL playoffs, with Troy Terry’s hip condition the biggest concern coming out of the offseason. The veteran forward is expected to have surgery for chronic hip impingement, and his availability for the start of next season is uncertain.Anaheim also told us that several other key players played through painful injuries during the postseason. Cutter Gauthier apparently played with fractured vertebrae in his back, and Ryan Poehling, Radko Gudas and Pavel Mintyukov also had substantial health setbacks during the playoff run.Anaheim Ducks face serious trouble with Troy Terry's injury update as NHL next season preparations begin. Terry is scheduled to undergo offseason surgery to repair chronic hip impingement after playing through discomfort during the postseason, the Ducks said. A return before training camp is up in the air as the organization has not set a surgery date or even a recovery timeline.Even with the injury, Terry was one of Anaheim’s most productive offensive players all year. The veteran forward tallied 57 regular-season points and led the Ducks offensively during their playoff run.The Ducks also announced that rookie forward Cutter Gauthier played with fractured vertebrae in his back in the postseason. Late in the regular season, Gauthier missed just a handful of games before returning and helping heavily in Anaheim’s push to the playoffs.Ryan Poehling, meanwhile, has been officially cleared after suffering a concussion in the postseason. Defenseman Pavel Mintyukov (knee ligament sprain) is expected to be ready before training camp opens.These injury revelations show that Anaheim paid a physical price for its playoff run. The Ducks were knocked out of the playoffs sooner than anticipated, but the experience of postseason play gave a young roster a boost of momentum as it continues to shape itself into a long-term contender.Now begins the crucial offseason of recovery, roster evaluation and preparing for another competitive NHL season. One of the biggest storylines surrounding the Anaheim Ducks this summer will likely remain Terry’s timetable for his return.