Derek Stepan is done for the season.
The Ottawa Senators confirmed Tuesday that Stepan will need surgery to repair an injured shoulder.
The 30-year-old centre will be an unrestricted free agent after this season and isn’t expected to return to the Senators.
“Following a review and assessment by the team’s medical staff, it has been determined that Derek requires a surgical procedure to repair a damaged labrum that he incurred in dislocating his left shoulder,” Senators general manager Pierre Dorion said.
“A procedure is scheduled to take place later this week, which will see him miss the remainder of our season, but it is expected that he will be fully recovered ahead of next season. Our medical staff will remain in regular contact with Derek and his doctors as he continues his recovery.”
Stepan was acquired from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for a second-round pick in January.
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