Kane has been out since the season opener when he suffered a leg injury after playing just 1:24. The Jets announced Thursday that Kane is progressing well and are expecting him to start skating this weekend. The original timetable was "at least two week" and today marks the two-week point. The Jets could definitely use him back in the lineup but he is still at least one week away.
The Jets originally announced that he will miss at least two games, but now they will reevaluate him in two weeks and see where he is at. Head coach Paul Maurice felt like this was good news considering how serious they thought the injury originally was. Expect Dustin Byfuglien to continue to play a bigger role in Kane's absence.
Kane was injured in his third shift on Thursday night after a collision with linemate Mark Scheifele. Kane underwent an MRI today, but there is no report as to exactly how long he will be out. The fact that they are only ruling him out for two games is an encouraging sign that the injury is not crazy serious, but expect the Jets to release a timetable over the weekend--they likely need to see how his knee responds, before they have a true idea of the severity.
Kane last just thee shifts in the Jets season opener vs. the Coyotes. He totalled just 1:24 of ice-time before retiring to the dressing room for the night. Kane missed 18 games with a variety of injuries last season; one of which was a hand infection that cost him six games. Winnipeg is back in action on Saturday, expect an update on Kane on Friday morning.
Kane served as a healthy scratch on Saturday night, but will be back in the Jets' lineup tonight vs. Minnesota. Kane has not scored a goal in his last seven games, but will look to finish the season strong; starting tonight.
When asked why Kane was being scratched, head coach Paul Maurice simply stated it was "coach's decision". The Maple Leafs catch a break with one of the Jets most dynamic players out of the lineup.
Kane was one of the last players off of the ice at the Jets' morning skate which suggests that he will be a healthy scratch tonight vs. the Maple Leafs. Kane has two goals and five assists in his last 10 games. This could be fallout from the assault accusations that were slapped on him during the week.
A Vancouver-area resident, is seeking unspecified financial damages in a statement of claim filed last week in the Supreme Court of British Columbia. He alleges he was jumped by Kane one evening last August as he was walking home from a bar where he was working in promotions. He claims he suffered a concussion and numerous injuries to his head, neck, back, shoulders, chest, ribs and leg that are causing ongoing headaches, dizziness, nausea, fatigue and insomnia as a result.
Kane has missed the last six games with an infected hand, but will play on Thursday. Kane has only played in four of the last 14 games, he recorded one goal and three assists in those four games. Injuries have limited Kane to 42 games this season, but while in the lineup he has recorded 15 goals and 14 assists (29 points) in 42 games.
This is a terrible break for the Jets. Kane has been in and out of the lineup with injuries all season. In four games since returning from his hand injury he had four points (1G / 3A). He has totalled 29 points (15G / 14A) in 42 games this season.
Kane missed the last four games with a hand injury but will be back on Tuesday on a line with Mark Scheifele and Blake Wheeler. Kane has 25 points (14G / 11A) in 38 games this season including five goals and two assists in his last five games.
Kane has missed the last four games with a hand injury, but his presence at practice is a good sign that he should be ready to go on Tuesday in Anaheim, barring a setback. Since returning from his lower-body injury on December 16, Kane has recorded seven goals and four assists (11 points) in 12 games. Monitor his status leading up to Tuesday.
Kane will miss his third straight game tonight, but will be eligible to come off of IR as soon as he is healthy. It doesn't sound like Kane is making too much progress, but continue to monitor his status heading into Saturday's game. His placement on IR allowed the Jets to recall Carl Klingberg.
Kane will miss his second consecutive game with a hand injury. Kane did not practice with the team this morning, but did skate with the other injured Jets players. Monitor Kane's status leading up the Thursday's game in Calgary.
Kane should be considered day-to-day, monitor his status prior to Monday's game vs. the Coyotes. Eric O'Dell will replace him on the Jets' second line.
Kane had been listed as doubtful for tonight's game, but leaving the morning skate early all but guarantees that he will not play tonight. Eric O'Dell is expected to fill his spot on the second line.
Kane missed practice for the second straight day and is unlikely to play tomorrow vs. the Blue Jackets. This is a tough break for Kane owners who have enjoyed seven goals and four assists (11 points) in his last 12 games since returning from a lower-body injury. If he is unable to play, Eric O'Dell is expected to take his spot on the Jets' second line. Monitor his status following the morning skate.
”I’m back in and ready to go,” Kane said. He is expected to skate on a like with Mark Scheifele and Michael Frolik when the Jets take on the Blue Jackets tonight. Kane has seven goals and seven assists in 26 games.
Kane missed the last six games after suffering a lower-body injury in an afternoon game on November 29. He will skate on a line with Mark Scheifele and Michael Frolik. Kane has struggled a bit this season posting just 14 points (7G / 7A) in 26 games.
Kane had not skated since last week and has missed the last five games with a lower-body injury. The Jets will take on the Stars tomorrow, so monitor Kane's status for the morning skate, but it looks like he is questionable to dress.
