Ken Wiebe: Evander Kane’s agent, Craig Oster, said that Kane will have shoulder surgery in the next day or two. The injury dates back to last season and has got worse over time. Oster on Kane: “He’s playing through a number of different ailments as well. Had a couple of different fractures he’s worked through.”
On why having the surgery now: “The damage has worsened. The imaging they did showed progression through the tear he has. With that progression comes greater risk of more damage and greater risk of it not being repaired properly, if there is greater damage.”
If choosing surgery was to try and force the Jets to trade him: “Surgery only happens when it’s required. Nobody wants to have a significant surgery done with the risks that are associated with it.” This is simply a medical issue. Nothing more, nothing less. This is a player that needs to have surgery done and is doing it.” “Knowing Evander, (he) will likely be back sooner than he should be or that most people would be.”
On if Kane has asked for a trade? “That question has been asked a hundred different times. At the end of it, the answer always is, (Kane) is a Jet. Until his contract runs out or until he’s traded, he’s a Winnipeg Jet. He’s played a lot of games for the Jets. He’s played hard.
Jets head coach Paul Maurice on Evander Kane’s injury and the situation.