Overview
- Adler Mannheim announced the long-term absence, confirming the timeline removes Kühnhackl from Germany's Milan/Cortina plans for February 6–22, 2026.
- The club reported that he required surgery for the injury, with some outlets differing on whether the procedure had already occurred or was scheduled for Tuesday.
- Coach and manager Dallas Eakins called the setback extremely bitter and described Kühnhackl as one of the team's key leaders.
- Kühnhackl has logged 18 games this DEL season with three goals and nine assists for Mannheim.
- The 33-year-old is a two-time Stanley Cup winner who returned to Germany's national team in November 2024 after a lengthy absence and last played at the 2022 Beijing Olympics.