Dec 7, 2024; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Isaiah George (36) skates with the puck while being defended by Carolina Hurricanes center Jack Drury (18) during the second period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

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Hurricanes’ Jack Drury Out for 4 Weeks Following Hand Surgery

Coach Rod Brind’Amour stated Tuesday that Jack Drury will be sidelined for a minimum of four weeks for the Hurricanes due to hand surgery.

The center fractured a bone in his hand during the first period of a 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on December 10. Two days afterward, he underwent surgery, which went fine.

Drury has accumulated nine points (three goals, six assists) in 28 games this season, averaging 13:09 of ice time. Head coach Rod Brind’Amour informed the media on Thursday that Drury “has a broken something in his thumb” and will require surgery, according to Cory Lavalette from the North State Journal. The team has not provided a schedule for his comeback.

Rod Brind'Amour says that Jack Drury's hand surgery went fine and he's now rehabbing.

He'll be out for a minimum of four weeks. pic.twitter.com/MXWpEi1IUX
— Walt Ruff (@WaltRuff) December 17, 2024

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Drury exited Tuesday’s victory against the Sharks in the first period after stopping a shot with his hand. Brind’Amour mentioned after the game that the outlook wasn’t favorable for the 24-year-old, although he still had to go through a few imaging tests.

Center Tyson Jost was called up from AHL Chicago yesterday due to Drury’s injury and will participate in tomorrow’s game against the Senators. Jost will probably appear for the first time since Nov. 23 unless Carolina chooses to suit up 11 forwards and seven defensemen, allowing Riley Stillman, who they called up from the AHL today, to make his season debut.

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