Evander Kane Injury: Updates on Jets Star's Shoulder and Recovery

Tim DanielsFeb 6, 2015

Jets forward Evander Kane has undergone surgery on an injured right shoulder that will force him to miss the rest of the season.

Continue for updates.

Kane Dealt With Broken Bones in Foot, Hand Before Surgery

Thursday, Feb. 12

According to Howard Simon of WGR, Evander Kane was playing through broken bones in his hand and foot in addition to his shoulder injury before undergoing surgery.

Kane Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

Saturday, Feb. 7

Sara Orlesky of TSN reported that Kane has succesfully undergone surgery on his injured shoulder.

Kane Reportedly Done for Season

Friday, Feb. 7

Winnipeg Jets forward Evander Kane will reportedly miss the rest of the 2014-15 regular season due to a shoulder injury that will require surgery. It's expected to sideline him at least four months.

Sara Orlesky of TSN passed along the news:

Word of the impending surgery caps a wild stretch for the 23-year-old winger. His name has popped up in trade rumors, per TSN's Darren Dreger and ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun (via Chris Peters of CBSSports.com), and Chris Johnston of Sportsnet reported he recently skipped a game after an incident with teammates: "Kane wore a track suit when the Jets players gathered that morning for a meeting—a violation of team policy. Following a brief workout and stretch, Byfuglien is believed to have thrown those clothes into the shower to send a message to his teammate, according to sources."

So, it's reasonable to wonder if by the time Kane is healthy, he'll be with another organization.

He scored 30 goals for the Jets during the 2011-12 season. He's failed to top 20 in any other campaign, however. The No. 4 pick in the 2009 draft had 22 points (10 goals and 12 assists) in 37 games before leaving the lineup.

Talent isn't the issue for Kane. That said, the injury combined with his apparent discontent in Winnipeg has created a serious issue. Getting a fresh start with a new team and his shoulder repaired may be the best thing that could happen to him.

Most of that is out of his control, though. He just has to focus on getting healthy.