New Jersey Devils defenseman Jon Merrill underwent successful shoulder surgery on Monday, the team announced Wednesday. He is expected to be sidelined four months.
"This past Monday, Jon Merrill underwent successful surgery on his right shoulder," Devils General Manager Ray Shero said in a release. "The procedure was performed at the Midtown Surgical Center in New York City by the club's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jonathan L. Glashow. His expected recovery time is approximately four months."
Merrill had his season cut short by the shoulder injury, missing the final 10 games of the season after last playing on March 19.