Columbus Blue Jackets forward Nathan Gerbe is expected to miss four to six months after undergoing hip surgery over the weekend.
Gerbe, who turned 34 earlier this summer, was expected to start the season in the AHL with the Cleveland Monsters, where he's played the majority of the past four seasons.
F Nathan Gerbe is expected to be sidelined four to six months after undergoing hip surgery. He tallied 1-2-3 in 9 GP with Columbus and 4-6-10 in 13 GP with @monstershockey in 2020-21. #CBJ
— CBJ Public Relations (@BlueJacketsPR) September 4, 2021
Over the past two seasons, Gerbe has managed to play in 39 games for the Blue Jackets and 43 games for the Monsters.
Obstacles are neither good or bad. Like a cup is neither good or bad. Depends on what you fill them with #recovery #challenges pic.twitter.com/3r1sGygFlh
— Nathan Gerbe (@NathanGerbe14) September 4, 2021
The setback means he will miss a good chunk of the season, though it's possible he'll be available to contribute in the back half of the season.
