Valimaki underwent successful surgery to repair a torn ACL is expected to miss the next 8-9 months.
Valimaki has not played since January 26th and will be sidelined for 8-9 months, recovering from ACL surgery. The 26-year-old defenseman averaged 16:33 time-on-ice and recorded five points (2G / 3A) in 43 games with Utah this season.
