McDavid undergoes surgery, best-case scenario 7-8 weeks
Edmonton Oilers rookie sensation Connor McDavid avoided damage to the tissue surrounding his broken left clavicle suffered Tuesday in a collision involving two Philadelphia Flyers defensemen, according to TSN's Darren Dreger.
Dreger said he was told that McDavid's labrum was fully intact as surgeons repaired a "clean" break of the collarbone, and hypothesized that the best-case scenario for his return is seven-to-eight weeks.
Edmonton GM Peter Chiarelli said Wednesday that McDavid will miss months, not weeks.
When you hear the word "multiple" when it pertains to Connor McDavid, think 12 weeks. That's what the Oilers are saying internally.
ā John Shannon (@JSportsnet) November 5, 2015
The No. 1 overall selection scored five goals and 12 points in his 13 games before the injury.
The Oilers have since confirmed that McDavid did indeed have surgery.
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