Lundestrom’s Achilles Surgery Success | Edmonton News

Edmonton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 19, 2026 · 1m

Isac Lundestrom’s Achilles surgery was a success — and that’s huge news for the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Swedish center ruptured his right Achilles during training camp this offseason, but now he’s on track to return around early November. This isn’t his first rodeo — he tore his left Achilles in 2023 too. Last season, he chipped in 12 points in 68 games, and the Jackets expect him back in his familiar fourth-line center role. Signed a two-year deal in July 2025, he’ll hit unrestricted free agency next offseason — so the focus is squarely on his recovery and getting him back on the ice…