Max Pacioretty will miss much of the 2022-23 season, his first with the Carolina Hurricanes, as he undergoes surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon.
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The forward, who was acquired by the Vegas Golden Knights along with defenseman Dylan Coghlan in exchange for future considerations in July, will be without activity for six months following the surgery scheduled for Wednesday, the organization, which plays in Raleigh, said. The former Montreal Canadiens captain is joined by Dr. Kevin Logel operates in Raleigh.
The 33-year-old American will thus miss a large part of the regular season for a second straight season, he who only played 39 games in 2021-2022 and is still amassing 37 points. In 850 career games, Pacioretty has blacked out the top scorer 642 times.
In addition, Pacioretty could become an unrestricted free agent by the end of the season, spending the last year of a four-year contract and earning him a total of $28 million.