Jonathan Huberdeau to Miss Remainder of Season After Hip Surgery Announcement
The Calgary Flames will be without one of their most skilled forwards for the rest of the 2025-26 season. Jonathan Huberdeau is set to undergo hip surgery, ending his campaign after 50 games - a development that delivers a major blow to both player and team.
This news, reported by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, puts a definitive pause on what’s been a challenging season for Huberdeau. He’s tallied just 25 points so far, a number that falls well short of the elite production he once delivered in Florida. And now, instead of a strong second half to build momentum into the offseason, Huberdeau faces a long recovery and an uncertain timeline.
For Calgary, the timing couldn’t be worse. The Flames are already fighting to find their footing in a competitive Western Conference, and losing their most accomplished forward - even during a down year - strips them of a key piece. Huberdeau may not have been lighting up the scoresheet this season, but his experience, vision, and playmaking still carried weight, especially for a roster that’s leaned on younger talent to step up.
It’s been a rocky road for Huberdeau since arriving in Alberta. His final season with the Panthers saw him rack up a staggering 115 points - the kind of output that earned him a long-term deal and big expectations in Calgary.
But since the blockbuster trade that sent Matthew Tkachuk to Florida, Huberdeau has struggled to replicate that form. His best season as a Flame topped out at 62 points, and the team’s own fortunes have followed suit, missing the playoffs each year since the trade.
Now, the hip injury casts further doubt on whether Huberdeau can return to being a top-tier offensive driver. He’ll be 33 by the time he suits up again, and this will mark his fifth season removed from his peak production. Hip surgeries are no small matter for any athlete, but especially for a winger whose game relies on edgework, agility, and puck distribution under pressure.
Beyond the numbers, Huberdeau’s absence will be felt in the locker room and on the bench. He’s a veteran presence who, when healthy, can elevate the players around him - particularly younger forwards still finding their NHL legs.
Just last night, he was skating alongside promising prospects like Connor Zary and Matvei Gridin in a matchup against the Oilers. That kind of mentorship, both on and off the ice, is hard to replace.
For now, the Flames will have to look elsewhere for offensive leadership. And for Huberdeau, the focus shifts to recovery - with hopes that, despite the setbacks, there’s still another chapter to be written in his Calgary story.