Overview
- Edmonton is set to dress Hyman this weekend against Carolina, with his season debut reported by team and national insiders.
- To open a roster spot, the Oilers placed defenseman Troy Stecher on waivers and reassigned Isaac Howard to AHL Bakersfield.
- Hyman has not played since late May after undergoing wrist surgery following the Western Conference Final.
- The Oilers rank near the bottom in even-strength goals, and Hyman produced 60 of his last 81 goals at five-on-five.
- Analysts advise easing him in with third-line, sheltered minutes even as he reclaims power-play duties, and his return is not expected to solve Edmonton’s defensive or goaltending issues.