Breaking: Huge update on Luongo following season-ending injury.

Despite the fact that he has seen his performance dip somewhat last season, veteran goaltender Roberto Luongo remains one of the most popular goalies in the National Hockey League, in large part thanks to his great sense of humor. 

That's why when the Florida Panthers netminder suffered a season-ending injury earlier this year there was a great outpouring of support for Luongo and now we have a very positive update for his fans.

According to a report from George Richards of the Miami Herald, Luongo is now back on the ice after undergoing hip surgery back in May of this year, and is now back on schedule with his regular offseason program.

"I was rehabbing until late May and I was released to have my regular summer routine," Luongo said

"It's good to be able to get back to my regular summer training program. This is my second week ... everything feels great and I haven't had any issues. That's good.

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"It's comforting mentally to know I can go through a rigorous workout and go all out and not have any issues nor think about it. That's a big first step for me after going through the ups-and-downs of having to deal with my issue last year. It's nice to have that piece of mind."

Luongo suited up in just 40 games for the Florida Panthers in the 2016-2017 campaign, by far his lowest total over the past three seasons, and he also put up his weakest numbers over that stretch. Both fans and likely Luongo himself are hoping that a full offseason will help him bounce back from that performance.