Penguins Prospect Tanner Howe Undergoes ACL Reconstruction Surgery

Penguins Prospect Tanner Howe Undergoes ACL Reconstruction Surgery

2024 second-rounder Tanner Howe’s development will be on hold for quite a while. The Penguins forward prospect underwent ACL reconstruction surgery on his right knee yesterday and will need nine months of recovery time, the team announced. It’s a terrible blow for Howe, whom Pittsburgh selected with the No. 46 overall pick in last year’s draft. A longtime linemate of Blackhawks phenom Connor Bedard when the two were paired together with the Regi…

Penguins prospect Tanner Howe out nine months after undergoing knee surgery - Daily Faceoff

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Thursday that forward prospect Tanner Howe will be sidelined for the next nine months after undergoing ACL reconstruction surgery. Howe was originally chosen 46th overall by the Penguins in the 2024 NHL Draft. Last July, the Penguins signed Howe to a three-year, entry-level contract. Through 47 appearances this season with the WHL’s Regina Pats and Calgary Hitmen, Howe collected 18 goals and 28 assists for 46 po…

Penguins Intriguing Prospect Howe Out After ACL Surgery

Next season could mark the arrival of several Pittsburgh Penguins prospects in the NHL, but at least one will be delayed. Forward Tanner Howe will spend months recovering from reconstructive ACL surgery on his right knee, the team announced Thursday. The surgery, performed by team head physician Dharmesh Vyas on Wednesday, will require an expected recovery time of nine months. That would mean missing the first half or so of the upcoming season. …