Alex Newhook Out Four Months Following Ankle Surgery

Montreal Canadiens center Alex Newhook, 24, underwent surgery on Friday, November 14, 2025, to repair a fractured ankle and is expected to be sidelined for four months, with an estimated return around March 17, 2026. This timeline means he figures to be out of action until at least mid-March. It's a significant setback for Newhook, who was enjoying a solid season, accumulating 12 points (six goals, six assists) in 17 games. These numbers put him on pace to potentially exceed the 40-point threshold for the first time in his NHL career. Fantasy managers should anticipate Newhook being placed on injured reserve in the coming days. He signed a four-year, $11.6 million contract with the Canadiens in July 2023.