The Oilers were hit with tough injury news on Evander Kane, who underwent surgery this month and will start the season on LTIR.

It's been known that Evander Kane will undergo surgery over the next while to repair an abdominal issue. In yesterday's availability, he revealed when the problems began. View the original article to see embedded media.

Evander Kane’s injury recovery could be more serious and prolonged than initially expected, with the Oilers releasing a statement on Monday that might have hinted at the reality of his return.