The Winnipeg Jets have been dealt some more terrible news as Kyle Connor has been determined to be out with his knee injury and will need another assessment.
Connor Ruled Out for 6-8 Weeks With Knee Injury
In breaking news today, the extent of Winnipeg Jets star Kyle Connor's injury has been revealed. According to Mike McIntyre, Connor will miss up to 8 weeks with his knee injury and will require additional assessment that could alter that timeline.
Some breaking #NHLJets news here in San Jose.
Kyle Connor's knee injury is hopefully a 6-8 week recovery timeline. However, there's still some further evaluation pending which could alter that.
Will get official update from Rick Bowness in about an hour following AM skate.
This is terrible news for the Jets as Connor is one of their key contributors on offense. Connor has 17 goals and 11 assists for 28 points in 26 games so far this season.
The Jets are now forced to deal with this gap in their roster for the short-term future.