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Kraken’s Ryker Evans Sidelined 6–8 Weeks With Upper-Body Injury

The 23-year-old is coming off a 25-point first full NHL season following a two-year August extension.

Overview

  • Seattle announced the injury Wednesday, confirming Evans will miss the Oct. 9 season opener against the Ducks.
  • The recovery window points to a mid-to-late November return, with projections of roughly 15 to 25 games missed.
  • The setback was unexpected given he logged a team-high 25:40 in Monday’s game at Calgary before the diagnosis.
  • Seattle is weighing defensive depth options, with Josh Mahura and Ville Ottavainen under consideration for a top-six role.
  • Evans signed a two-year, $4.1 million deal in August; other injuries include Vince Dunn and Brandon Montour listed day-to-day and Kaapo Kakko sidelined six weeks.