Zach Hyman: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Zach Hyman Unsure for Oilers' Season Opener After Wrist Surgery, Eyes Olympic Shot

Oilers forward Zach Hyman, who was hurt in the WCF against Dallas and unavailable for the SCF rematch against Florida, isn't sure of his status for Edmonton's opening night.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

‘I’ll do everything I can’: After being left off 4-Nations Face-Off roster, Hyman motivated to make Canadian Olympic team

From the electric 4 Nations Face-Off to the upcoming Olympic Games, international hockey is thriving once again. And as NHLers gear up to take centre stage in Milan this February, this season will see some extra spark in players fighting for a coveted roster spot at one of hockey’s biggest tournaments.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 30

Zach Hyman Injury Update: Good and Bad News for Oilers

Zach Hyman sat down with NHL.com and said that things are coming along well in his injury recovery, but it’s too soon to know if he’ll be back for the start of the 2025-26 season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 29

Oilers could be without Zach Hyman to start 2025-26 season

The Edmonton Oilers could be starting the season down a man as forward Zach Hyman revealed he may not be ready for opening night. Hyman was forced out of the playoffs last spring after dislocating his wrist in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final against the Dallas Stars when he took an awkward hit from Mason Marchment.

Florida Panthers News / Little Box Cats / August 29

Panthers land three on ESPN’s best draft pick list

The Florida Panthers landed three of its past draftees on ESPN’s The best NHL draft pick ever at every slot from No. 1 to 224. Mario Lemieux topped the list as the greatest first overall pick ever.

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / August 28

Zach Hyman Provides Recovery Update After Wrist Injury Ended His Stanley Cup Playoff Run

Zach Hyman's playoff run was cut short last season by a wrist injury, and now he's provided a positive update ahead of the Oilers 2025/26 campaign. In

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 16

Players who could start the season on LTIR

While only a handful of teams project to need cap relief via long-term injured reserve to open the season, multiple candidates across the league might technically qualify for a placement.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / August 14

Maple Leafs 'Losing Players for Nothing' Hasn’t Always Been a Failure

Every NHL offseason, the cry goes up: “We can’t lose him for nothing!” It’s a mantra fans repeat, a talking point for pundits, and sometimes even a player’s rallying cry.

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / August 10

Edmonton Oilers Could Exploit NHL Rule Loophole to Gain Salary Cap Relief Per Insider

Per analyst David Staples, the Edmonton Oilers could potentially be thinking of using the Long Term Injured Reserve loophole for injured forward Zach Hyman, who was hurt in the SCF.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'NFL sack leaders since 2021' quiz

The 'College football color teams' quiz

The 'NFL QB season rushing leaders' quiz

The 'Most 1,000-rushing yard NFL seasons' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / August 9

Edmonton Oilers who could play at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games are drawing closer. Now is the time to determine who could be representing their country in hockey. There are plenty of current Edmonton Oilers to consider for Olympic participation.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 2

Olympic Long Shot? Don’t Count Zach Hyman Out Just Yet

Zach Hyman is among four Edmonton Oilers players invited to Hockey Canada’s Olympic Orientation Camp this month, joining Evan Bouchard, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and Connor McDavid, who’s already a lock for the roster.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 1

McDavid, Hyman, Nugent-Hopkins, and Bouchard invited to Hockey Canada Orientation Camp

Hockey Canada has invited four members of the Edmonton Oilers to the National Teams Orientation Camp in preparation for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 1

Oilers’ McDavid, Hyman, Nugent-Hopkins, and Bouchard invited to Hockey Canada Orientation Camp

Hockey Canada has invited four members of the Edmonton Oilers to the National Teams Orientation Camp in preparation for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 30

Losing Zach Hyman hurt chances at Stanley Cup: 2024-25 Edmonton Oilers player review

Welcome to my annual player review series, where I dive into the Edmonton Oilers season player-by-player. We’ll look back at the season that was, what kind of impact each player had, and what we could see from them next season.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / July 23

2024–25 Edmonton Oilers player grade: Zach Hyman

Zach Hyman is the most important net front presence on the Edmonton Oilers. He was drafted 15 years ago by the Florida Panthers 123rd overall, in the fifth round, with the third pick.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 9

Oilers 2024-25 Report Cards: Zach Hyman

As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card was given to Mattias Ekholm, and now we turn our attention to the best free agent signing in Oilers history.

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / July 8

Oilers Star Forward Admits He Felt 'Helpless' During Stanley Cup Final

One of the Oilers' star forwards was unable to actively participate in helping his team try to capture the Stanley Cup due to injury, so he claims he felt helpless.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 6

Injury to Oilers’ Hyman Could Have Long-Lasting Effects

The Edmonton Oilers were dealt a big blow last week when it was confirmed that Zach Hyman would miss the remainder of the playoffs due to a wrist injury.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 4

Concern Grows Over Hyman Injury and Readiness for Next Season

Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman spoke with the media on Wednesday, discussing several topics, including the wrist injury that is keeping him out of the lineup and the Stanley Cup Final series against the Florida Panthers.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / June 4

Oilers’ Hyman dislocated wrist and tore ligaments, uncertain for training camp

We know some of the details that led to one of the Edmonton Oilers’ key players being ruled out for the rest of the year. Prior to Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers, forward Zach Hyman told the media that he dislocated his wrist, along with tearing some ligaments in his wrist.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 3

Oilers' Zach Hyman opens up about season-ending injury

When Oilers fans learned the news that Zach Hyman would be out for the remainder of the NHL playoffs, they were devastated. It was in Game 4 against the Dallas Stars that he left early after briefly colliding with Stars forward Mason Marchment, instantly heading down the tunnel following the hit.