Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Kane undergoes wrist surgery, full recovery expected –NHL Injury Update
Chicago Blackhawks' key right winger, Patrick Kane, was surely working out to build himself up during the summer since they had all that extra time on hand after being eliminated in round-one of the 2011 National Hockey League (NHL) Playoffs, but he might
have just worked-out too hard, which resulted in a broken bone in his left wrist, requiring surgery.
According to the teams’ head physician, Dr. Michael Terry, it was certainly due to his offseason training that led Kane to face an injury.
However, with a successful surgery on Tuesday, the 22-year-old forward is expected to fully recover before the next season begins.
"The surgery went very well and we anticipate a full recovery", Dr. Terry said in a statement.
In addition, Dr. Terry added that Patrick Kane would have to follow a modified workout plan during the six to eight weeks his wrist would require before returning to full health.
“I put a lot of time and effort in this summer to try and get myself where I need to be”, Kane said. “I’ve told a lot of people that I’m going to try and make that next step next year. It’s something I’m still intending on doing”.
Regarding his injury, many people think that Kane is trying to “bulk” himself up and gain more weight, but already at 180-185 lbs now, he is only looking to increase muscle and not mass.
“I’m not really trying to put on too much weight, just putting a little more muscle on and get faster. Not so much bulk up, but be lean, cut and feel good about yourself”, Kane added.
Kane, a first overall draft pick of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft by Chicago, has played four seasons with Blackhawks up until now and remains one of their top scorers on the roster.
He was part of their Stanley Cup winning team in 2010, and potted 73 points (27 goals, 46 assists) last season in 73 games.
Having him healthy is crucial for Chicago as they look to rejuvenate and ready-up their team for the new season, which they anticipate to be a repeat of their 2010 Stanley Cup winning stretch.
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