By Canadian Press

Oilers’ Kane to remain on long-term injured reserve for rest of regular season

Mar 7, 2025 | 2:26 PM

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers say forward Evander Kane will remain on long-term injured reserve for the remainder of the NHL regular season.

Friday’s decision means Kane’s US$5.125-million salary will not count against the Oilers’ cap.

The move was expected after the Oilers acquired defenceman Jake Walman from San Jose on Thursday, one day before the NHL trade deadline.

Walman is in the second season of a three-year contract with an average annual salary of $3.4 million.

While the Oilers didn’t make any additional deals Friday, they added size up front Tuesday, acquiring forward Trent Frederic from Boston in a trade that also involved the New Jersey Devils.

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Edmonton was second in the Pacific Division standings heading into Friday’s action.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 7, 2025.

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