Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane was expected to need four to eight weeks of recovery time after undergoing successful knee surgery, the NHL team said Friday.

"Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane underwent successful knee surgery on Thursday in Edmonton," the Oilers statement read. "It is expected that he will require four to eight weeks of recovery time.

Kate Pettersen: “Well, you mentioned Edmonton and the Oilers are second in the NHL in point percentage in their last 18 games. They’ve gone 14-3-1, so they’ve been solid. And I wonder about Evander Kane. You have an update on him, and how much does his health impact which way the Oilers are looking over the next few months, come trade deadline?”

Evander Kane had knee surgery Thursday, with an expected recovery time of 4-8 weeks. The procedure was unrelated to abdominal surgery the Edmonton Oilers forward had in September, but he will need to pause his rehabilitation schedule in order for his knee to recover.

Kane is insistent that he’ll suit up for the Oilers this season, but when that’ll happen is still anyone’s guess.

Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman is cautiously optimistic about Evander Kane’s potential return but is preparing for two distinct scenarios based on Kane’s recovery timeline.

Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane had knee surgery and is expected that he will require four to eight weeks of recovery time.

EDMONTON, AB – The Edmonton Oilers have issued the following statement and update regarding the status of forward Evander Kane. Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane underwent successful knee surgery on Thursday in Edmonton. It is expected that he will require four to eight weeks of recovery time.

Let’s take it as a given for a moment that Edmonton Oilers power forward Evander Kane will not be healthy to play until the 2025 playoffs, which will free up $5.1 million in cap space for the Oilers at the trade deadline.