Olli Maatta Set to have Surgery for Tumor on Thyroid Gland

Maatta to have surgery for tumor on thyroid gland.

— Dave Molinari (@MolinariPG) October 27, 2014

Maatta's tumor on his neck could be a sign of low-grade thyroid cancer. He will have full recovery after around 4 weeks.

— Josh Yohe (@JoshYohe_Trib) October 27, 2014

Mass was found on Maatta's neck during training camp. There is 85 percent chance it is cancerous.

— Josh Yohe (@JoshYohe_Trib) October 27, 2014

Maatta will play until the surgery. He's expected to miss four weeks afterward.

— Sean Gentille (@seangentille) October 27, 2014

All the best to Olli Maatta. He's an incredible young man, and many here will be rooting for him to get through this as best as he can.

Update: Link to the Penguins press release