Hronek (lower body) was placed on long-term injured reserve Thursday, retroactive to Nov. 27.
Hronek had successful surgery Tuesday and will be out of action for approximately eight weeks. He had a career-best year in 2023-24, accumulating 48 points over 81 regular-season games. This season, the 27-year-old has a goal, eight assists, 36 hits and 21 blocked shots across 21 appearances.