In March 2023, Cole Guttman underwent right shoulder surgery due to an injury, which had previously been preceded by a back injury.
Guttman, a young forward, was a sensation after being drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2017 and debuting in the NHL with the Chicago team.
Before his injury, he played 39 games in Rockford and scored 30 points, while in the NHL, he played 14 games, scoring 4 goals and 2 assists.