Rangers' Jesper Fast: Requires hip surgery

Fast underwent hip surgery Monday and is expected to be sidelined for the next five months.

Fast performed well in the postseason as he recorded six points in 12 outings while averaging 14:58 of ice time. The winger had a down year, as he managed just six goals and 15 assists during the 2016-17 campaign. Given his recovery timeline, he will likely miss the start of next season. Between the injury and the drop in production, fantasy owners may want to wait until later rounds before picking up the 25-year-old, who can still provide solid mid-range value once cleared to play.