The Edmonton Oilers are set to start the season with out ahead Evander Kane, as Basic Supervisor Stan Bowman confirmed Kane will endure surgical procedure for a sports activities hernia harm. The precise date of the process has not been introduced, and no timeline for his return has been offered. Kane will miss coaching camp and the beginning of the 2024-25 season.
In keeping with Bowman, the plan was for Kane to start the season on injured reserve (IR) reasonably than long-term injured reserve (LTIR), except the Oilers require extra cap area. Kane performed by the harm final season, tallying 24 targets and 20 assists in 77 regular-season video games. He additionally contributed eight factors in 20 postseason appearances.
Rumors swirled a lot of the summer season that Kane could be having surgical procedure. CEO Jeff Jackson stated the staff was getting a number of medical opinions and the Oilers have been anticipated to attend simply earlier than camp to announce any additional particulars. It broke final week that Kane would have surgical procedure and was confirmed by Bowman a day forward of camp.
How Lengthy Will Evander Kane Be Out?
Once more, whereas no timeline was given by the group, Elliotte Friedman beforehand reported that Kane is anticipated to be out for a number of months. That will make him a candidate for LTIR, and the Oilers are presently navigating the cap state of affairs. If the staff wants the area, they’ll place him there. If not, he’ll merely keep on IR.
As a possible stopgap, the Oilers have introduced in veteran ahead Mike Hoffman on knowledgeable tryout (PTO). Hoffman, who scored 10 targets and added 13 assists final season, might assist fill the offensive void throughout Kane’s absence, although the staff has not dedicated to signing him simply but.
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