Evander Kane will miss the start of the 2024-25 season.
After Edmonton Oilers’ analyst Bob Stauffer mentioned Kane’s unavailability, it has been confirmed that Kane is set for surgery and might be out for several months. Elliotte Friedman from Sportsnet shared on the “32 Thoughts Podcast” that there was a delay in scheduling the surgery due to discussions about which doctor would perform it and their availability during summer vacations. Now, everything is sorted, and Kane’s surgery is imminent.
Kane had significant injury issues last season, even playing through a sports hernia during the Stanley Cup playoffs. He managed to score four goals and eight points in 20 games as the Oilers reached the Stanley Cup Final. Over the entire season, he scored 24 goals and 20 assists in 77 games – his highest number of games played in one NHL season.
Impact on Oilers:
With Kane expected to be on long-term injured reserve (LTIR) for some time, this opens up $5.125 million in cap space for the Oilers. This financial flexibility could help them navigate offer sheets from St. Louis for Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg.
Throughout his career, Kane has accumulated impressive stats: 326 goals and 291 assists totaling 617 points over 930 games. In postseason play, he added another 43 points in 76 contests. During his three seasons with Edmonton, he tallied up 62 goals and 49 assists across 161 regular-season games and contributed significantly with 30 points in playoff matches.
Fans might wonder how this will affect the team’s performance next season.
While unexpected delays can happen with surgeries due to doctors’ schedules or other factors, it’s crucial for athletes like Kane to get timely medical attention to ensure proper recovery.
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