Winnipeg Jets forward Evander Kane underwent surgery to remove pressure from a nerve in his left foot on Thursday.
Kane's expected recovery is 4-6 weeks. The 22-year-old recorded 17 goals, 16 assists, and 33 points for the Jets in the 2012-13 season, playing in all 48 games.
Coach Noel says the way Kane is being portrayed is unfair.
Kane is expected to play on the second line and register 14-15 minutes of ice time tonight. The power forward scored 18 goals and 31 points in 46 games before getting hurt.
Evander Kane is on the ice for Jets morning skate #nhljets #tsn
Rumor has it Kane could play tonight. The power forward scored 18 goals and 31 points in 46 games before getting hurt. Check back for a further update on the franchise player.
Injury update. Said Kane is close. Could be a player tomorrow.
Great news for Kane. The power forward scored 18 goals and 31 points in 46 games before getting hurt. Check back for a further update on the franchise player.
There is no timetable for Evander Kane. Both skated today at MTS.
Kane remains out indefinitely with a concussion. The power forward scored 18 goals and 31 points in 46 games before getting hurt. Don't expect the Jets to rush their prized forward back into the lineup.
Evander Kane &Tim Stapleton are not w/ the Jets in Philly.
Kane remains out indefinitely with a concussion so not travelling with the team is no surprise. The power forward scored 18 goals and 31 points in 46 games before getting hurt. Don't expect the Jets to rush their prized forward back into the lineup.
Based on the skate here, looks like Evander Kane is back on the top unit with Blake Wheeler and Bryan Little
Kane moves back onto the Little line after briefly watching captain Andrew Ladd take his place. His 18 goals still rank first on the team but his 31 points are one behind the red-hot Blake Wheeler.
The 20-year-old Jets forward had three games he’d rather forget to kick off the season and suffered a lower-body injury blocking a shot in Phoenix on Saturday that kept him out of Monday’s 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Kane likely draws in for Brett MacLean. Through his first three games in a Jets uniform, the former fourth overall pick was snake-bitten with 12 SOG, no points and a minus-2 rating. Look for him to improve with some much needed rest.
No Evander Kane for the Wpg Jets tonight. Blocked a shot in Phx and team is saying lower body, day to day #nhl
Tough luck for Kane, who was already snake-bitten over his first three games. Look for Brett MacLean to draw back into the lineup and play on a scoring role.
“I just wanted a little bit more out of him,” Noel said. “I don’t equate an A game with only shots and only hits. I equate it with performance, like with everybody. So I would’ve liked his performance to be better, but I could’ve missed shifts with a lot of guys.
Kane contributed at both ends of the ice on Sunday but failed to show up on the box score. Last season he scored 19 goals and 43 points through 73 games with the now-defunct Atlanta Thrashers. Expect him to improve on last season's totals.