New York Islanders goalie Filip Gustavsson is facing an uncertain start to the upcoming NHL season after being diagnosed with a hip issue that requires offseason surgery. The procedure will significantly impact Gustavsson's training and preparation for camp, potentially affecting his readiness to take on a key role in the Islanders' goaltending rotation. With the surgery set to take place, Gustavsson will be forced to miss critical time to work on his skills and build chemistry with his teammates. The development raises questions about the team's goaltending depth and the potential impact on their playoff aspirations.

Wild goalie Filip Gustavsson will have offseason hip surgery that complicates his readiness for camp  Newsday