Overview
- Evander Kane, 33, has been placed on long-term injured reserve after undergoing surgeries for sports-related injuries.
- Kane had 44 points in the regular season and eight points in the playoffs last year, but his return timeline remains uncertain.
- Travis Dermott, 27, joins the Oilers on a one-year, two-way contract after playing 50 games with the Arizona Coyotes last season.
- The Oilers have also loaned forwards Matt Savoie and Cameron Wright to the AHL's Bakersfield Condors.
- Edmonton, last season's Stanley Cup finalists, will begin their regular season against the Winnipeg Jets.