ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Detroit Red Wings have announced that second-line center Andrew Copp had surgery to repair his left pectoral tendon after sustaining an injury during a game against the Minnesota Wild. The operation will keep Copp out for the remainder of the season, as it requires a recovery period of four to six months.
Despite the injury setback, team officials are optimistic about Copp’s return and anticipate his readiness for the upcoming training camp. Copp, currently tied for the fifth-highest number of goals on the team with 10, is under contract with the Red Wings for the next two seasons, earning an annual average salary of $5.625 million.
A vital component of the Red Wings’ lineup, the 30-year-old Copp has contributed significantly to the team’s efforts over his three-season tenure. He has scored 32 goals and made 66 assists across 217 games for Detroit. Remarkably consistent, Copp notched his 300th career point with an assist in his 700th career game against the Wild last Saturday.
As Detroit vies for a playoff spot, aiming for their first postseason appearance in nine years, the team finds itself thin at the center position. In addition to Copp’s absence, Michael Rasmussen is sidelined due to a head injury incurred after a collision with Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras. The incident resulted in a three-game suspension for Zegras by the NHL.
