Overview
- General manager Bill Guerin disclosed Monday the hip surgery will take place as soon as possible.
- He said the team will not set a return timeline until after the operation, which clouds Gustavsson’s status for training camp.
- The club described the issue as wear and tear rather than a single playoff injury.
- Minnesota leaned on rookie Jesper Wallstedt in the playoffs, and Gustavsson started only Game 2 against Colorado and allowed four goals on 22 shots in a 5-2 loss.
- Gustavsson begins a five-year, $34 million contract next season with early no-trade protection, which could limit trade options if Minnesota seeks short-term goaltending help.