Red Wings D Mark Pysyk out 4-6 months after Achilles surgery

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Mark Pysyk is recovering from surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon.

The veteran's recovery time is expected to be four to six months, the team announced Monday.

Pysyk, 30, signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Red Wings on July 14.

He registered 12 points (three goals, nine assists) in 68 games during his return to the Buffalo Sabres last season.

Pysyk has 104 points (28 goals,