Zach Hyman Nears Season Debut for Oilers After Upper-Body Injury

Edmonton Oilers left winger Zach Hyman, 33, is expected to make his season debut this weekend against the Carolina Hurricanes after recovering from an upper-body injury sustained in the pre-season. Hyman has been on the long-term injured reserve, which allowed the Oilers to exceed the salary cap by his $5.5-million hit, maintaining approximately $3.24 million in cap space. His return is reportedly the reason for recent roster moves, including placing Troy Stecher on waivers and sending Isaac Howard to the AHL. Last season, Hyman recorded 27 goals and 44 points in 73 games, adding 5 goals and 11 points in 15 playoff contests before another injury sidelined him.