Ducks' Silfverberg out 4-6 months after undergoing hip surgery

Anaheim Ducks forward Jakob Silfverberg will miss the next four-to-six months after undergoing successful surgery for femoroacetabular impingement and to repair a torn labrum in his right hip, the team announced Friday.

Silfverberg had apparently been playing through the issue for the past two campaigns.

"Jakob is a great teammate and leader in our locker room," general manager Bob Murray said.

"He did everything he could to continue playing, but after two years dealing with this issue, now is the right time to help him get to 100 percent. He has been an impactful player in all situations for us, and we are confident he will return to full health by next season."

The 30-year-old recorded eight goals and eight assists in 47 games this season. The Ducks inked him to a five-year, $26.25 million contract in 2019.

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