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Oilers' Evander Kane: Moves to LTIR
Evander Kane (hip) was put on long-term injured reserve Tuesday.After undergoing surgery Sept. 20 to repair two torn hip adductor muscles, two hernias and two torn lower abdominal muscles, Kane will be out until the calendar flips to 2025. Still, there is no exact timetable for his return. He produced 24 goals, 44 points, 220 shots on net and 250 hits in 77 regular-season contests in 2023-24. The Edmonton Oilers signed Viktor Arvidsson and Jeff Skinner in the summer as top-six replacements.
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Oilers' Evander Kane: Out indefinitely following surgery
Evander Kane (hip) underwent surgery in New York City on Friday to address multiple injuries sustained from playing through a sports hernia last season and isn't expected to play in the 2024 calendar year, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.According to Derek Van Diest of NHL.com, Kane told reporters Wednesday that he needed to undergo procedures to repair two torn hip adductor muscles, two hernias and two torn lower abdominal muscles. The 33-year-old forward doesn't have an exact timeline for his return, per Friedman, but Kane isn't expected to be available until January or February. Kane could start the 2024-25 campaign on long-term injured reserve to save the Edmonton Oilers some cap space. He generated 24 goals and 44 points in 77 regular-season contests in 2023-24. Edmonton signed Jeff Skinner and Viktor Arvidsson in the summer as top-six replacements.
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Oilers' Evander Kane: Surgery confirmed
Evander Kane (hip), as expected, is set to have surgery as confirmed by general manager Stan Bowman, per Bob Stauffer of the Edmonton Oilers Radio Network on Wednesday.Kane was previously reported to be heading under the knife before the end of September, and it seems that timeline remains intact. Until the procedure happens, it's hard to know how long Kane will be on the shelf, but fantasy managers can almost certainly anticipate he'll be out of action until at least November at a minimum. As a result, Kane should land on LTIR once the season kicks off.
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Oilers' Evander Kane: Undergoing surgery by end of month
Evander Kane (hip/sports hernia) will undergo surgery within the next 10 days, Mark Spector of Sportsnet reports FridayKane's recovery timeline won't be known until after the surgery, but it's safe to assume the operation will cost him part of the regular season. If he is unavailable for the first month, the 33-year-old winger will be a candidate for long-term injured reserve. Vasily Podkolzin could get a chance at being a regular in the Edmonton Oilers' lineup while Kane is out.
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Oilers' Evander Kane: Dealing with hip injury
Evander Kane has been dealing with a hip issue but there has not yet been a decision on whether or not he'll need surgery, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.Kane missed the final five games of the Stanley Cup Finals but was reportedly working through an abdomen injury at the time. The veteran winger scored eight points in 20 postseason contests after scoring 24 goals and 44 points during the regular season. The team will likely have a better idea on his outlook over the coming weeks.
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Oilers' Evander Kane: Available for Monday
Evander Kane (abdomen) is available for Game 7 on Monday against Florida, but head coach Kris Knoblauch did not clarify whether or not he'd be in the lineup, per TSN.Kane hasn't played since Game 2, and the Edmonton Oilers have forced a Game 7 after being down 3-0 in the series. At the moment, it's unclear if the Oilers will want to adjust the lineup to fit Kane back in after they've caught fire. He produced a minus-4 rating in two games against the Panthers and has eight points with a minus-7 rating this postseason.
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Oilers' Evander Kane: Out for Game 6
Evander Kane (abdomen) will not play Friday against the Panthers, Bob Stauffer of the Edmonton Oilers Radio Network reports.Kane was considered a game-time call but will miss his fourth straight contest. The veteran winger has eight points in 20 games this postseason and was held scoreless with a minus-4 rating through two appearances against Florida prior to his injury. His status for a potential Game 7 on Monday is unclear at this time.
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Oilers' Evander Kane: Questionable for Friday
Evander Kane (abdomen) skated at morning practice Thursday, but his status for Game 6 versus Florida on Friday is up in the air, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.Kane, who has missed the last three games with the injury, skated on the fifth line at practice and never had an opportunity to play with the regulars. Kane has four goals, four assists and 47 PIM in 20 playoff games this season.
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Oilers' Evander Kane: Still out Tuesday
Evander Kane (abdomen) won't play in Tuesday's Game 5 versus the Panthers, Derek Van Diest of NHL.com reports.Kane was considered possible for this contest, but he'll ultimately need to miss a third straight game. If the Edmonton Oilers win Tuesday, he may be available for Friday's Game 6. Kane has four goals, eight points and 37 PIM in 20 playoff appearances this year.
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Oilers' Evander Kane: Possible for Game 5
Evander Kane (abdomen) is a possibility for Game 5 against Florida on Tuesday, per Tracey Myers of NHL.com.Kane will travel with the Edmonton Oilers to Florida, and the team will evaluate his health ahead of Tuesday's contest. The 32-year-old forward has missed the last two games due to a sports hernia. Kane has generated four goals, four assists, 44 shots on net, 37 PIM and 64 hits in 20 outings this postseason.
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