Overview
- GM Eric Tulsky said Friday that Jarvis underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum and rotator cuff and faces a four‑to‑six month recovery that will likely keep him out at the start of the 2026‑27 season.
- The right‑shoulder injuries date to at least the 2023‑24 season and Jarvis postponed corrective surgery through consecutive deep playoff runs and a bid to play for Team Canada at the 2026 Olympics.
- Tulsky also confirmed that winger Eric Robinson had knee surgery and is expected to be back in roughly six to eight weeks, making him likely available for training camp.
- The club said Jarvis’ absence creates a short‑term opening and named top prospect Bradly Nadeau as a clear candidate for an early call‑up while also considering other internal options, trades or free‑agent signings.
- While surgery aims to preserve Jarvis’ long‑term health, analysts caution shoulder repairs can blunt immediate production so Carolina may start the season without one of its primary scorers and monitor his form when he returns, possibly in November or later.