Winnipeg Jets captain Adam Lowry says he’s hopeful to return to game action in late October or early November as he continues to work his way back from hip surgery.
#NHLJets Adam Lowry just spoke here at HFAC. Says recovery from hip surgery going well, aiming for late Oct/early Nov return. Says he’ll start training camp in “solitary confinement” and won’t join main group. No update on contract, isn’t worried, says Kyle Connor is priority.
— Mike McIntyre (@mikemcintyrewpg) September 11, 2025
Lowry, who returned to skating last month after undergoing surgery in late May, told reporters on Thursday that he will remain in “solitary confinement” to start training camp.
Lowry, who was named team captain ahead of the 2023-24 season, is entering the last of a five-year, $16.25 million contract and is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent next summer.
The 32-year-old American centre told reporters on Wednesday that he’s not worried about his current contract status, adding that star forward Kyle Connor, who’s entering the final season of seven-year, $50 million deal.
Lowry scored 16 goals and 18 assists over 73 games with the Jets 2024-25, his 11th with the franchise.
Lowry scored four goals in 13 playoff games this spring, including the Game 7 double-overtime winner to eliminate the St. Louis Blues in the first round. The Presidents Trophy-winning Jets were later eliminated in the second round by the Stars in six games.
A native of St. Louis, Lowry has scored 121 goals and 152 assists over 775 career games in Winnipeg after the Jets selected him in the third round of the 2011 NHL Draft. He has 15 goals and nine assists across 62 career playoff games.