Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Jake McCabe underwent cervical spine surgery, the team said in a statement Tuesday.
The surgery was successful, according to team physician Dr. Michael Terry. McCabe is expected to recover in 10 to 12 weeks. No further details were provided.
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McCabe played in 75 games last season and had a career-high-tying four goals and a career-high 18 assists. He had a career-low minus-27 rating as the team shifted to a rebuild.
In other injury news, forward Jalen Luypen had surgery on his left rotator cuff and is expected to return in 14 to 18 weeks.
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The Hawks signed Luypen to a three-year entry-level contract in early August. The contract carries an $859,000 annual salary cap hit. He set career highs in goals (29), assists (35) and points (64) in 66 games for the WHL Edmonton Oil Kings last season.
