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Ryan Whitney will require ankle surgery
Ryan Whitney - D - Edmonton Oilers
Jan. 17, 2011 - 7:25 AM ET

The Edmonton Oilers have confirmed that Ryan Whitney (ankle) will require surgery.

Whitney has a dislocated tendon in his right ankle. Oilers GM Steve Tambellini said that the team won't have a time frame for Whitney until doctors determine how much needs to be repaired. "All we know is it's going to be a good amount of time," Tambellini said. We'll keep you posted.

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