Edmonton Oilers sign Dermott, place Kane on long-term injured reserve

By The Canadian Press on October 8, 2024.

EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers placed forward Evander Kane on long-term injured reserve Tuesday and signed defenceman Travis Dermott to a one-year contract.

Kane had 44 points (24-20) in 77 games for the Oilers last season and added eight points (4-4) in 20 playoff games.

He underwent two procedures last month after playing with a sports hernia last season. There is no firm timeline for his return.

Kane, 33, is entering the third season of a four-year deal worth US$20.5 million.

Dermott, 27, had seven points (2-5) over 50 games with the Arizona Coyotes last season. He’s entering his eighth NHL campaign.

Dermott’s contract is a two-way deal with an average annual value of $775,000.

Also Tuesday, the Oilers loaned forwards Matt Savoie and Cameron Wright to the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors.

The Oilers, who lost to the Florida Panthers in a seven-game Stanley Cup final last spring, will open the regular season Wednesday against the visiting Winnipeg Jets.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 8, 2024.

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