Winnipeg Jets captain Andrew Ladd is going under the knife this Friday in St. Louis.
Speaking on a media conference call Tuesday afternoon about his nomination for the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award, Ladd revealed that the sports hernia injury he suffered during the regular season will require surgery. Ladd will meet with the surgeon on Thursday, so any indication as to a recovery timeline won’t be available until later in the week.
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