Despite all the trade rumours surrounding Kane, this shoulder surgery will likely slow the rumours down. However a team that is out of the playoff race that may be interested in him, might be wise to make a move for him now. His value will be slightly lower and hey, it will help them lose games and get Connor McDavid.
The Jets medical staff elected it is best for Kane to undergo season ending shoulder surgery. There is no word on when Kane will undergo the surgery, but the expected recovery time is 4-6 months. It looks like he has played his final game in a Jets uniform.
It has been a crazy day for Evander Kane news and this is the latest development. His IR move is retroactive to January 2nd, which means he will miss at least the next two games with whatever it is that is bothering him. Monitor his status leading up to next Tuesday’s game vs. the Wild.
It was originally believed that Kane was scratched from the game, but he decided to skip the game. Kane wore a track suit when the Jets players gathered that morning — a violation of team policy. Following a brief workout and stretch, Byfuglien is said to have thrown those clothes into the shower to send a message to his teammate, according to sources.That was the last the Winnipeg players saw of Kane until the team’s charter flight home. This is getting juicy, stay tuned.
Kane has reportedly been dealing with an injury all season long, so he was visiting doctors today and will be re-evaluated on Friday ahead of the Jets meeting with the Blackhawks.
The Jets do not have an extra forward, so Dustin Byfuglien will move back to forward with Kane out. It is being called a “coach’s decision” so it could be discipline related. Trade speculation will run ramped, but for now, all we know is “coach’s decision”.
Myers was injured on Thursday night after blocking a shot in Edmonton. Despite the minor injury, he will be available tonight in Vancouver. He has one goal and one assist in his last two games.
Kane has missed the last five games with a lower-body injury, but will be back in tonight vs. the Kings. His return comes much earlier than originally anticipated, which is great news for the Jets. He will play with Adam Lowry and Matt Halischuk.
Kane, who returned to practice this afternoon, is hopeful that he will return to the lineup during this week’s three game road trip. Kane was originally expected to be out until early-February, but he is way ahead of schedule. Playing tomorrow seems unlikely, but monitor his status heading into the weekend.
Kane, who was placed on IR on Monday, took part in practice on Wednesday for the first time since being injured on December 27th. Kane is expected to be out until early February, but returning just one week into January is a positive sign that he could be back earlier. He will likely skate in a no-contact sweater for several days.
Myers has missed the last seven games with a lower-body injury but will get back into the lineup on Tuesday vs. New Jersey. "He's an anchor back there,” head coach Ted Nolan said after practice today. This is a big boost for the Sabres blue line—he will be paired with Josh Gorges.
Myers has missed the last seven games with a lower-body injury, but skated again on Monday which is a good sign that he will return tomorrow vs. the Devils. Myers has one goal and seven assists in 32 games this season.
The Jets injury woes continue. Kane joins four key blue liners on IR; all of which will have missed at least one month by the time they return. With Kane out, the Jets are without 31.3% of their salary.
Kane’s lower-body injury is believed to be related to his foot after he blocked a shot on Saturday in Minnesota. T.J Galiardi is expected to replace Kane in the lineup. Consider him day-t0-day.
Kane was listed as questionable for tonight’s game with a lower-body injury and his absence from the morning skate is not a good sign that he will be available tonight vs. the Wild. We will get an update following the skate.
Myers will miss his second straight game tonight and is going to be out awhile the Sabres coach told reporters on Tuesday. Expect little details on Myers injury while he has the ‘week-to-week’ tag.
Myers injury is not believed to be serious and the Sabres believe he could be back on Tuesday in Detroit. With Myers out, Mark Pysyk will play after being recalled from Rochester this morning.
Myers left Saturday’s game with a lower-body injury and did not return. With Myers injured, the Sabres are expected to recall a defenseman from Rochester for tonight’s game vs. the Bruins.
Kane was suspended for two games for his hit on the Ducks’ defenseman Clayton Stoner. He will return tomorrow vs. the Ducks, where Stoner could be waiting for retribution. Kane has 10 points (4G / 6A) in 20 games this season.
Kane hit Clayton Stoner from behind on Sunday and was given a game misconduct. On Monday the league decided to suspend Kane for two games for the illegal hit from behind. He will miss Tuesday and Thursday’s games but is eligible to return on Saturday vs. the Ducks.
