Jason Zucker To Miss Start Of Season After Sports Hernia Surgery

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker is recovering from sports hernia surgery and will miss the start of the regular season, per general manager Jarmo Kekalainen. He could return by mid-October, missing a couple of weeks. Last season, the 34-year-old registered 24 goals, 21 assists, 57 hits, 23 PIM, and 21 blocked shots over 62 appearances while averaging 15:37 of ice time. The veteran forward's absence deals an early blow to Buffalo's forward depth to begin the campaign.