The 24-year-old Whitney needs six to eight weeks of rehabilitation, but is expected to be ready for the start of training camp in September. Whitney tied for sixth in scoring among NHL defencemen with 59 points (14 goals, 45 assists) in 81 games.
The Vegas Golden Knights have fired head coach Peter DeBoer after failing to make the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.
Lane Lambert will coach the New York Islanders after the team relieved Barry Trotz of his duties last week.
Stan Fischler shares his thoughts from the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, including why the Leafs lost again, which teams look the best and so much more.
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