Evander Kane's full no-trade clause was modified to 16 team Saturday.
The forward is currently on long-term injury reserve. He had surgery to repair two torn hip adductor muscles, two hernias and two torn lower abdominal muscles in September, along with a knee surgery Jan. 9.
Kane, 33, is in the third of a four-year contract ($5.13 million AAV). He said following his knee procedure he hoped to play before the start of the playoffs in April. Kane began practicing with the Oilers following the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off.
He had 44 points (24 goals, 20 assists) in 77 regular-season games and eight points (four goals, four assists) in 20 playoff games last season, helping Edmonton reach the Stanley Cup Final.
"This knee procedure was something that we could manage and get that done so it wouldn't affect me when I did come back and then possibly have to miss the entire season," he said. "It's great to get this cleaned up, and I plan to be 100 percent and ready to go at some point in this season."
The Oilers (35-21-4) ended a five-game losing streak with a 3-1 win at the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday. They are second in the Pacific Division and begin a three-game homestand against the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday.
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