Florida Panthers' Brad Marchand to miss start of season after surgery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 1:11 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The Florida Panthers will begin the new NHL season without forward Brad Marchand, who underwent surgery in August for hip and sports hernia issues. General manager Bill Zito stated that Marchand is expected to return early in the season, emphasizing a cautious approach to his recovery. Marchand previously aggravated his injuries last December, leading to a late-season shutdown. The Panthers report to training camp, with their first practice scheduled for Thursday. The preseason opener is against the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday.
- •Brad Marchand had surgery for hip and hernia issues.
- •Zito expects Marchand back early in the season.
- •Panthers training camp begins this week.
- •First preseason game is Sunday against Carolina.
- •Regular season opener is September 29 against Carolina.
- 1:11 PMYahoo Sports — Florida Panthers: Brad Marchand to Miss Start of Season after Surgery
"FORT LAUDERDALE — The Florida Panthers will start their new season without star forward Brad Marchand after he had surgery […]
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