Troy Terry's Absence Creates an Early Test for the Ducks
Troy Terry of the Anaheim Ducks during a game against the Seattle Kraken on March 7, 2023. Photo by Jenn G.
Written By Gina Anton
The Anaheim Ducks enter the 2026-27 season with expectations they haven't carried in years. After advancing to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2017, the Ducks are looking to prove they belong among the Western Conference's rising contenders. They'll have to begin that journey without one of their most reliable offensive players.
Troy Terry is expected to miss at least the first month of the season after undergoing surgery on June 9 to repair a hip impingement and a labral tear. The 28-year-old had been managing the injury throughout last season before electing to have surgery once Anaheim's playoff run came to an end. He has already begun the rehabilitation process, with a full recovery expected to take five to six months.
Despite playing through the injury, Terry appeared in 61 regular-season games and recorded 57 points (19 goals, 38 assists). He remained a key contributor during the postseason, tying for second on the Ducks with 11 points (three goals, eight assists) in 12 playoff games as Anaheim eliminated the Edmonton Oilers in the first round before falling to the Vegas Golden Knights in six games.
Since being selected in the fifth round (No. 148) of the 2015 NHL Draft, Terry has developed into one of Anaheim's most consistent forwards, totaling 342 points (135 goals, 207 assists) across nine NHL seasons. His breakout campaign came in 2021-22 when he set career highs with 37 goals and 67 points.
The timing of his absence couldn't be more significant. With the Ducks hoping to build on last season's playoff breakthrough, they'll need players like Leo Carlsson, Mason McTavish, Cutter Gauthier, and Beckett Sennecke to take on greater offensive responsibility while Terry recovers.
If Anaheim can navigate the opening weeks of the season and stay in the playoff race, Terry's eventual return could provide a welcome boost. Until then, the Ducks' ability to overcome the loss of one of their top playmakers may be one of the first defining storylines of their 2026-27 campaign.
