Overview
- Hyman was activated off long-term injured reserve Saturday and is set to make his season debut tonight against the Hurricanes after a wrist injury sidelined him since May 27.
- To open cap and roster space, the Oilers placed defenseman Troy Stecher on waivers Friday and reassigned 21-year-old Isaac Howard to AHL Bakersfield.
- Toronto claimed Stecher on Saturday, adding the 31-year-old right-shot defender at a $787,500 cap hit.
- Team announcements and reporting tied the moves to enabling Hyman’s return, with coach Kris Knoblauch indicating he anticipated the winger playing this weekend.
- Analysts expect Hyman to bolster Edmonton’s even-strength scoring and potentially reunite with Connor McDavid as the 8-7-4 Oilers try to steady their start.