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Evander Kane of the Oilers set to have sports hernia surgery

Evander Kane of the Oilers set to have sports hernia surgery

September 13, 2024

Evander Kane will take the surgical route in an attempt to deal with a lingering injury.

The Edmonton Oilers forward is scheduled for sports hernia surgery in the next 10 days, Sportsnet’s Mark Spector reported Friday.

Kane, 33, played through the injury last season, though it eventually sidelined him in the Stanley Cup Final, where he missed five of seven games. He had 24 goals and 20 assists in 77 regular-season games before adding four goals and four assists in 20 playoff games.

Spector said the results of the surgery will help determine a clearer timeline and how the Oilers approach their salary-cap situation.

According to PuckPedia, Edmonton has $946,000 in cap space as the 2024-25 season nears. That includes Kane’s $5.125-million AAV.

“Either he’s going to be off LTI and just part of your normal team capture or, if he is going to be out for longer than 24 days and 10 games, he can go on long-term injury but you need, as a team, to be able to activate him when he returns from that injury,” Oilers GM Stan Bowman said last month. “So, that’s something that came into a lot of our discussions, was, ‘You may be able to start the season in long-term injury if that’s the case and he’s going to be out at least a month, but we have to have a gameplan for when he’s healthy and ready to play.’”

Evander Kane, the talented forward for the Edmonton Oilers, is set to undergo sports hernia surgery in the coming days. This news comes as a blow to both Kane and the Oilers, as the team is currently in the midst of a playoff push.

Kane has been dealing with nagging injuries throughout the season, but it was recently determined that his discomfort was due to a sports hernia. This type of injury occurs when there is a tear in the abdominal wall, causing pain and discomfort during physical activity.

Sports hernias can be incredibly painful and can greatly impact an athlete’s performance on the ice. In Kane’s case, surgery is the best course of action to repair the tear and allow him to fully recover.

While the recovery time for sports hernia surgery can vary, it is likely that Kane will be out of action for several weeks. This means that the Oilers will have to find a way to replace his scoring and physical presence on the ice during his absence.

Despite this setback, Kane remains optimistic about his recovery and is determined to return to the ice as soon as possible. His dedication to his team and his passion for the game are sure to drive him through the rehabilitation process.

In the meantime, the Oilers will have to rely on their depth and resilience to continue their push for a playoff spot. With talented players like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl leading the way, the team is well-equipped to handle Kane’s absence.

As fans eagerly await Kane’s return, they can take comfort in knowing that he is in good hands and will be back on the ice before long. In the meantime, they can show their support for him and the team as they continue to battle for a spot in the postseason.