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Lots of inaccuracies in here. Kucherov noticed the problem with his hip the first week of December, not in November or earlier. They attempted a round or two of cortisone injections to see if it could be managed without surgery, but they didn't work. Tampa had a deal in place to move Tyler Johnson from all reports, but then it was determined Kuch would need surgery and thus Tampa could use ltir. The surgery was the last week of December and his recovery time is on pace with several other players who had a torn hip labrum. Tampa has circumvented nothing, and while they may not make a deadline move, they could and should add a depth rd or ld, depending on if they want Serg more on the right or left come playoff time.