Star NHL Free Agent Patrick Kane Out 4-6 Months Following Hip Resurfacing Surgery

Patrick Kane underwent hip resurfacing surgery and will miss four to six months.
Kane has been dealing with a nagging hip injury that hampered him over the past year.
Kane's agent expects him to make a full recovery and wants him to keep playing for a long time.
Kane's absence could impact negotiations for his next contract as an unrestricted free agent.
Kane believes he can return to peak form once he has recovered from his hip surgery.