The Edmonton Oilers opened their training camp with the significant news that veteran forward Evander Kane will miss the start of the season due to surgery for hernias and other injuries. General Manager Stan Bowman confirmed that Kane's absence will be felt, especially after a playoff run where he struggled through injuries. The Oilers, coming off a narrow Game 7 loss to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup final, are determined to build on that experience, despite the common occurrence of teams missing the playoffs after such a loss. Goalie Stuart Skinner emphasized the importance of learning from last year's tough loss while also acknowledging the challenges of a short offseason. New veteran additions, including Viktor Arvidsson and Jeff Skinner, are expected to bolster the team’s offensive capabilities. Meanwhile, the Oilers aim to replicate their success with stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl leading the charge for another strong season.