Winnipeg Jets Captain Lowry Out 5-6 Months After Hip Surgery

Winnipeg Jets captain Adam Lowry underwent successful hip surgery and is expected to be sidelined for five to six months, likely missing the start of the 2025-26 NHL season. Lowry, 32, had a career-best season with 16 goals and 34 points in 73 games, and scored four playoff goals including a double-overtime winner in Game 7 against the St. Louis Blues. The recovery timeline places his return between late October and November, creating a significant leadership and lineup gap for the Jets, who will need to adjust their roster and rely on alternate captains. Lowry has been a durable and key figure over his 11-year NHL career with Winnipeg, serving as captain for the past two seasons and expressing interest in signing a long-term contract. His absence presents challenges for the team both on the ice and in the locker room, especially as this is the final year of his current contract. The Jets remain optimistic about his full recovery and future contributions to the team.