From Chip Alexander of the News & Observer:
The Hurricanes suffered a big blow today when forward Justin Williams underwent surgery to repair a torn right Achilles tendon.
Williams, who suffered the injury in an off-ice workout this morning, is expected to be out four to six months. The seven-year veteran missed much of last season with a serious knee injury.
“It’s certainly a setback for us,” general manager Jim Rutherford said. “We were looking forward to Justin having a big year. This doesn’t mean he won’t be a part of it. He can come back for the most important part of it.
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That is a tough, tough injury for the Hurricanes. Williams can’t seem to catch a break as he missed a significant amount of time last season with a knee injury. The Hurricanes just lost 70+ points from their roster and are going to have to hope other forwards pick it up while he is out of the line up.
He's closing in on his first game since January 13th.
The 2024 2nd rounder is in Winnipeg where he'll spend the rest of the season…
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