Pittsburgh Penguins forward Michael Bunting is set to miss an indefinite period after undergoing appendectomy surgery. Coach Mike Sullivan confirmed that while the exact recovery timeline remains unclear, Bunting will be sidelined for a significant duration. In the current season, he has accumulated 29 points, including 14 goals and 15 assists, but holds a disappointing minus-18 rating across 58 games. Bunting, 29, has had a commendable career so far, totaling 210 points from 90 goals and 120 assists in 326 games played with various teams, including the Penguins, Arizona Coyotes, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Carolina Hurricanes.