Doubt that happens, he's had to deal with some kind of injury at the end of every season for the past 3 years.
Just get the surgery done and to hell with this season. He'll have the proper recovery time and he'll get to spend time with his newborn when April/May comes around.
edit: that RDS clip showing Price break a stick and skating on one leg made me shed a tear. We need you 110% next year!