Ottawa Senators forward Jason Spezza had successful surgery on Friday, HOCKEY CENTRAL insider Ian Mendes reports.
Was just told Jason Spezza’s surgery in Toronto today was a success and went as well as it could have.
— Ian Mendes (@ian_mendes) February 1, 2013
The club is hoping to have Spezza back in the lineup in about two months.
In an ideal world, the Sens are hoping that Spezza will return right around the trade deadline — April 3rd.
— Ian Mendes (@ian_mendes) February 2, 2013
Spezza injured his back at some point during the club’s 2-1 shootout loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins Sunday.
The 29-year-old Spezza has scored two goals and three assists in his five games played this season.
The Sens (5-1-1) have continued to succeed thus far without Spezza in the lineup.
Spezza has a history of back issues. He underwent successful back surgery in the summer of 2006 but missed games late in the 2007 season after re-injuring his while carrying groceries.
Spezza played a key role in helping the Senators make the playoffs last season. In 2011-12, he finished fourth in league scoring with 84 points.
“He’s a guy that you can’t replace,” Kyle Turris told senatorsextra.com on Wednesday. “He’s one of the best players in the league. If we have to go without him, we have guys that step up every night. Collectively, as a team, we have to come together and find ways to win.”
–With files from Luke Fox
