Tanner Howe of the Pittsburgh Penguins' Prospect was sidelined for nine months due to ACL surgery

Nine months is approximately the time Tanner Howe, a Pittsburgh Penguins prospect, will spend recovering from surgery on his ACL. The 19-year-old forward had a breakout season in the WHL and played for Team Canada at the World Juniors. The ligaments may have damaged momentum, but the Penguins still consider him a long-term hope for recovery.