Overview

• Kris Knoblauch said Hyman’s goal is to return by Nov. 1, which would cost him roughly the first 12 games of the season.
• Hyman had offseason surgery for a wrist injury sustained in the 2025 playoffs, forcing him to miss the final seven games, including all six of the Stanley Cup Final.
• Bleacher Report detailed that the injury followed a late-May collision with Dallas forward Mason Marchment, with Knoblauch noting the target date could shift slightly.
• The Oilers will test options to fill Hyman’s minutes, with prospects Matthew Savoie and Ike Howard and veteran Andrew Mangiapane mentioned as candidates.
• Hyman produced 27 goals and 44 points in 73 games last season and logged heavy even-strength and power-play usage alongside Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.