Stanley will have knee surgery due to a meniscus issue, which was tweaked during an off-ice pregame routine Wednesday, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports Friday. Stanley's expected to be out for at least four weeks.

EDGE Analysis

Stanley had a goal, an assist, 36 PIM, 45 hits and 40 blocks in 25 regular-season outings with Winnipeg in 2023-24. He was expected to be in the mix for a third-pairing role. This injury coupled with the absence of Ville Heinola (ankle surgery) will likely lead to Dylan Coghlan beginning the campaign with Winnipeg, though he might spend a fair amount of time as a healthy scratch.