Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis sheds no-contact jersey in recovery from shoulder surgery

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis has removed his yellow no-contact jersey while recuperating from offseason shoulder surgery. The top-line player for the Stanley Cup champions underwent the procedure on June 24 to address tears in his labrum and rotator cuff, with a projected recovery time of 4-6 months.

Jarvis had been participating in practices wearing the jersey since the preseason camp commenced. He expressed satisfaction at being released from the restrictions, stating, "It’s probably the biggest step I’ve had so far, getting out of that, being able to take contact now." He added, "Now it’s just a matter of getting comfortable, making sure it’s ready to go."

In late September, Jarvis had expressed his intention to return for Carolina's Finland trip scheduled for November 12-14. However, he had left open the possibility of returning earlier, by late October. The injury initially occurred during a November 2023 game, leading Jarvis to adopt various measures to cope, including wearing a protective harness and adjusting his sleeping position.