The news that two of the Anaheim Ducks defenders need shoulder surgery landed like a body check to some trade hopes and dreams on Thursday.
Lindholm's rehab could be 4-5 months. Sami Vatanen, who also had a shoulder injury, will take even longer for surgery/rehab.
— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) May 25, 2017
Could is an interesting word. You could be looking at one of those players ready on opening day, the other in a few weeks, or you might be looking at a 2018 start time for one or both of them.