Jason Zucker to miss start of season after hernia surgery
ESPN NHL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 6:46 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Jason Zucker, a veteran forward for the Buffalo Sabres, is set to miss the beginning of the upcoming NHL season after undergoing surgery to address a sports hernia. The procedure was required to repair the injury he sustained prior to the start of training camp. The timeline for his recovery is uncertain, and his absence could affect the Sabres' offensive lineup as they approach the new season.
- •Zucker had surgery for a sports hernia.
- •He is expected to miss the start of the season.
- •The injury occurred before training camp began.
- •Recovery timeline remains unclear.
- •Zucker's absence could impact Sabres' offensive options.
- 7:35 PMESPN NHL — Sabres' Zucker to miss time after sports hernia surgery
"- Veteran Buffalo Sabres forward Jason Zucker is expected to miss the start of the season after having surgery to repair a sports hernia.
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