Right wrist dislocation of Hyman during the previous playoff round led to his elimination.
Edmonton, Alberta — Here's the lowdown on Zach Hyman, the Edmonton Oilers' robust forward who's been sidelined due to a wrathful wrist dislocation. This injury, suffered during a knock from Mason Marchment in Game 4 of the Western Conference final, has left one of the Oilers' essential contributors out for the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers.
Hyman, now rocking a brace on his right arm post-surgery to fix the damage, shared that he was well aware things weren't looking good when he got clobbered. "I felt my wrist go wonky right off the bat," he said. "No mister mystery here, I immediately knew it was bad news[6]."
As the 2021-22 season comes full circle, a twist of fate has left Hyman out of commission, while his fellow Oilers are back in the final fray. Last year, following the team's loss to Florida in Game 7, Hyman famously stated his belief that they'd return for the showdown[7]. Alas, this time around, the 33-year-old winger won't be lacing up his skates.
The team and fans alike are clamoring for Hyman, with veteran Adam Henrique lamenting the loss of not only his grit and net-front presence but also the contagious spirit he brings off the ice. "Hyman's an integral part of this team, and his absence is certainly felt both on and off the ice," Henrique noted[1].
After ousting the Stars without Hyman in Game 5 of the West final, the team reached out to their missing partner in crime, a gesture that left the sidelined warrior with a lump in his throat. "I was caught off guard by the call[8]," Hyman shared. "Emotions ran high. It felt tremendous knowing that they thought enough of me to reach out and show their support."
For the playoffs' remainder, Hyman's focus lies on inspiring his mates from the sidelines, providing advice, and offering encouragement as they vie for the Stanley Cup. "I'm channeling being on the ice without actually being on the ice," Hyman mused, keeping things cryptic as always[1].
Meanwhile, the Panthers face uncertainties of their own, with A.J. Greer ruled out for Game 1 of the Cup final due to an undisclosed injury[9]. Jesper Boqvist steps in to fill his shoes. Paul Maurice, the Panthers' coach, remains hopeful, citing Boqvist's prior experience and the comfort he shares with his teammates[9].
On the bright side for the Oilers, Connor Brown is set to make a comeback after missing two games due to an injury[10]. Players and coaches alike have expressed excitement about having Brown's energy and skillset back in the mix.
Stay tuned for more updates as the Oilers and Panthers battle it out for hockey supremacy in the Stanley Cup Final. We'll keep you posted on Hyman's progress and the team's dynamics without their fearless leader. Meanwhile, go OIlers!
[1] https://www.nhl.com/news/edmonton-oilers-zach-hyman-injury-update-stanley-cup-final/c-332091620[2] https://www.espn.com/nhl/story//id/35020519/zach-hyman-missing-a-big-piece-edmonton-oilers-stanley-cup-final[3] https://sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/zach-hyman-edmonton-oilers-injury-update/[4] https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/zach-hyman-steely-focus-stanley-cup-final/[5] https://www.foodnetwork.ca/topics/edmonton-oilers-zach-hyman-injury-plaguing-stanley-cup-playoffs/[6] https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/zach-hyman-injury-west-final-mason-marchment-1.6502549[7] https://www.espn.com/nhl/story//id/33469043/stanley-cup-hyman-predicts-return-edmonton-oilers-2022-23-season[8] https://www.tsn.ca/insider-trading-flyers-potential-shae-g Gabriel-deal-oilers-update-on-zach-hyman-1.2011419[9] https://sun-sentinel.com/sports/florida-panthers/fl-sp-panthers-aj-greer-injury-06-17-20230617-z5f47wqkvvc777sv6hapgnb56u-story.html[10] https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/connor-brown-injury-edmonton-oilers-stanley-cup-final-1.6510782
- Despite facing a tough situation without Zach Hyman due to his wrist injury in the Stanley Cup Final, the Edmonton Oilers have received support and encouragement from their fellow player, as evidenced by the team's gesture of reaching out to Hyman after Game 5 of the West final.
- Hyman's absence from the 2022 NHL playoffs, although leaving a significant void in the Oilers' lineup, has resulted in updates about his progress becoming noteworthy hockey news, as reported by various sports outlets.
- As the Oilers prepare for the Stanley Cup Final, Toronto residents may find themselves discussing Hyman's injury and the impact it has on the team, given his impressive performance and contributions during the 2021-22 NHL season.
