In ice hockey, players can be placed on Long-Term Injured Reserve (LTIR) if they are expected to be out for an extended period, providing the team with salary cap relief. Evander Kane, a forward for the Edmonton Oilers, underwent abdominal surgery in September and knee surgery in January. - Evander Kane, recovering from abdominal and knee surgeries, will not return during the 2024-25 NHL regular season. - The Edmonton Oilers have placed Kane on Long-Term Injured Reserve (LTIR). - Kane's absence provides the Oilers with $5.124 million in LTIR pool cap space. - Before his injury, Kane recorded 24 goals and 20 assists in 77 regular-season games last year.