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Jets' Connor Hellebuyck out 4-6 weeks for knee surgery
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Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery on Saturday and miss four to six weeks. The reigning Hart and Vezina Trophy winner has been dealing with a nagging knee issue since training camp. Eric Comrie will take over as the starter while Thomas Milic is recalled from the AHL.
The Edmonton Oilers have placed goaltender Calvin Pickard on waivers, ending their practice of carrying three netminders. Meanwhile, the Calgary Flames waived center Justin Kirkland. Both moves were reported on Sunday by Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.
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Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov is expected to miss the remainder of the season following surgery for a lingering lower-body injury, coach Rod Brind'Amour announced on Monday. The 26-year-old had been battling the issue since the preseason and was placed on injured reserve earlier that day. With Kochetkov sidelined, the team will rely on Brandon Bussi and Frederik Andersen in net.