Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis undergoes shoulder surgery, faces 4-6 month recovery

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Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis undergoes shoulder surgery, faces 4-6 month recovery
Summary

Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis had shoulder surgery following the team's Stanley Cup win, with general manager Eric Tulsky stating he could be sidelined for 4-6 months. Jarvis has been dealing with shoulder issues for some time, opting for surgery after the team's playoff run. Fourth-line forward Eric Robinson also had knee surgery and is expected to recover in 6-8 weeks. The recovery timeline suggests the Hurricanes may need to fill a roster spot at the start of next season, potentially benefiting prospects like Bradly Nadeau.

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By the Numbers
  • Seth Jarvis had surgery after the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup title run.
  • Recovery time for Jarvis is estimated at 4-6 months.
  • Eric Robinson also had knee surgery, recovery expected in 6-8 weeks.
  • The Hurricanes may have an open roster spot early next season.
  • Jarvis contributed four goals during the recent playoffs.
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  • 5:39 AMESPNShoulder surgery likely to shelve Jarvis 4-6 month...
  • 4:14 AMYahoo SportsHurricanes GM: Jarvis faces recovery time of 4-6 months after shoulder surgery
What they're saying
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Carolina Hurricanes top-line forward Seth Jarvis had shoulder surgery after the team's Stanley Cup title run and is expected to be out up to six months, a recovery time that could linger into the start of next season, general manager Eric Tulsky said Friday. Jarvis had the procedure to deal with a long-running issue after relying on strengthening and rehab work to get through it, Tulsky said. Tulsky said fourth-line forward Eric Robinson also had knee surgery with a recovery time of 6-8 weeks, but said no other players are currently scheduled for surgeries after the two-month playoff run.

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The Carolina Hurricanes are expected to be without leading goal scorer Seth Jarvis, who typically plays on the wing of No. 1 center Sebastian Aho, for the start of their Stanley Cup defense due to shoulder surgery, GM Eric Tulsky announced Friday night.

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