He’s probably a couple of weeks away yet.”. All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. Edmonton Oilers GM Ken Holland says he’s no surgeon, so he doesn’t know exactly what they did with Oscar Klefbom’s repaired shoulder, but he did talk to the team’s head of medicine Dr. Dhiren Naidu and he got the two thumbs up from his expert. "He was a really good player in Colorado, and played good in Toronto but obviously hit the market, and we've got him.". All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. © NHL 2021. Please read our Commenting Policy first. He was shut down early that season because of shoulder surgery in March 2018. Another big blow to the Edmonton Oilers‘ lineup was announced on Tuesday with the news that defenceman Oscar Klefbom would be out with a shoulder injury. 10 pick in the 2018 NHL Draft. We haven't talked anything other than one or two or three years. Oscar Klefbom  is out for the season because of a chronic shoulder injury, Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland told 630 CHED-AM on Monday. Klefbom joins Connor McDavid (quad), James Neal (foot), Joakim Nygard (broken arm) and Kris Russell (concussion protocol) on the injured list. By using NHL websites or other online services, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, including our Cookie Policy. The Oilers captain was injured in the team’s big win over the Nashville Predators on Feb. 8. Oscar Klefbom’s shoulder surgery, performed by orthopaedic specialist Dr. Anthony Miniaci today at the Cleveland Clinic, was successful. Edmonton Oilers (30-17-2 SU, 25-24 ATS) vs Vancouver Canucks (19-23-3 SU, 20-25 ATS). Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. The Oilers' No. — Mark Spector (@SportsnetSpec) March 26, 2021 “It was one time when I played in Farjestads, I kind of separated my shoulder pretty badly,” he said. His shoulder discomfort has even made sleeping uncomfortable at times during the hockey season. VAN . At the time, GM Ken Holland said that the shoulder surgery required time and that the hope was he’d be back for next season. https://t.co/p7jb5MjKCS, — Reid Wilkins (@ReidWilkins) February 18, 2020. This in from the Edmonton Oilers, news that Oscar Klefbom will be out two to three weeks with a shoulder injury. "I would like him in camp. Holland said ongoing talks with Bear are becoming urgent with training camp set to start Jan. 3. https://www.nhl.com/news/oilers-oscar-klefbom-out-for-season/c-319855372 He will begin an extensive rehab process with the goal of being ready by October. “James Neal has a couple of setbacks. The puck drops at 6:30 p.m. and 630 CHED will have all the action, starting with the Face-Off Show at 5 p.m. Get a roundup of the most important and intriguing national stories delivered to your inbox every weekday. The 27-year-old averaged 25:25 of ice time per game last season, tied with Brent Burns of the San Jose Sharks for fifth among NHL defensemen. - Ken Holland on Oscar Klefbom making a decision on shoulder surgery and future of his career. 8 in the 2019 NHL Draft. The 23-year-old led NHL rookies with an average of 21:58 of ice time per game last season and scored 21 points (five goals, 16 assists) in 71 games. How often … "Certainly Ethan's not in Edmonton, [from] my understanding. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. Klefbom will undergo surgery on his injured shoulder in late March, Jason Gregor of OilersNation.com reports. Edmonton expects Ethan Bear to play on the top pair with Nurse, but he remains an unrestricted free agent. “He’s got a little procedure done, and he’s going to be out two weeks for sure, maybe a little bit more.”, #Oilers defenceman Oscar Klefbom will be out of action for two to three weeks with a shoulder injury. I'm sure the player and the agent want the same thing. 1 defenseman is aiming to return fully healthy in time for the 2021-22 season, Holland said. Two different sources confirmed Klefbom’s shoulder ailment has been an issue for years. Replacing those minutes could be difficult for Edmonton. Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. Video: NHL Tonight discusses Klefbom injury news. His shoulder pain even made sleeping uncomfortable at times during the hockey season.Two different sources have confirmed that Klefbom’s shoulder disease has been a problem for years. Oilers defenseman Oscar Klefbom has missed the entire season due to a shoulder injury, one that he recently underwent surgery on. Oscar Klefbom out for the year (Sportsnet) The Edmonton Oilers announced in December of 2020 that they would be without defenseman Oscar Klefbom this season due to injury. Enter Search Term. Oscar Klefbom says he's staying optimistic that he'll be able to play again after shoulder surgery but it's still a long road of recovery ahead. 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The Oilers will also play five more games without winger Zack Kassian. Barrie has scored 346 points (80 goals, 266 assists) in 554 regular-season games with the Maple Leafs and Colorado Avalanche, including 129 points (21 goals, 108 assists) on the power play, and 14 points (one goal, 13 assists) in 26 postseason games. 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Edmonton Oilers’ Zack Kassian gets 7-game suspension for kicking Tampa Bay Lightning’s Erik Cernak. Klefbom missed nine games with a shoulder injury Feb. 19-March 5, returning to play three games before the NHL paused its season March 12 due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus. Klefbom was ruled out of the 2020-21 season in December with a shoulder injury after he also missed time late in the 2019-20 season with a shoulder issue. Oilers star defenseman Oscar Klefbom out for 2020-21 season due to shoulder injury U.S. to implement Ebola monitoring program at airports 'We're … Edmonton likely will rely on Tyson Barrie to help replace Klefbom, after the 29-year-old defenseman agreed to a one-year, $3.75 million contract Oct. 10 after one season with the Toronto Maple Leafs. All Rights Reserved. The Zamboni word mark and configuration of the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine are registered trademarks of Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc.© Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. 2021. Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland says defenceman Oscar Klefbom will miss the 2020-21 season after suffering a shoulder injury last season. Born: Jul 20, 1993 (27 yrs) in Karlstad, SWE Experience: 7 years Drafted: Drafted by Edmonton in 2011 (1/19). "He means so much to this team, each and every night he comes out and he makes an impact on this game," Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse said in February. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup, the Stanley Cup Playoffs logo, the Stanley Cup Final logo, Center Ice name and logo, NHL Conference logos, NHL Winter Classic name, and The Biggest Assist Happens Off The Ice are registered trademarks and Stanley Cup Qualifiers name and logo, NHL.TV, Vintage Hockey word mark and logo, The Game Lives Where You Do, NHL Winter Classic logo, NHL Heritage Classic name and logo, NHL Stadium Series name and logo, NHL All-Star logo, NHL Face-Off name and logo, NHL. Edmonton says Klefbom will be out of action for two to three weeks with a shoulder injury. It finally got to the point where we wanted to have a look at it,” head coach Dave Tippett said. Klefbom missed 21 games in 2018-19 with a broken hand, and shoulder problems caused him to miss 16 games in 2017-18. The implications of what Holland is saying here really does make this whole situation come off as rather dire, and I have to wonder just how bad Klefbom's shoulder has been damaged to have the general manager speaking in these kind of terms. Edmonton Oilers defenceman Oscar Klefbom will be sidelined two to three weeks with a shoulder injury, the team announced Tuesday. Oscar Klefbom • #77 • D Status: Shoulder injury, injured reserve Ht/Wt: 6'3", 216 lbs. "We knew we needed to get another defenseman, and I'm excited we got Tyson Barrie," Holland said. The Oilers are in action next against the Boston Bruins in Edmonton on Wednesday. Spector reports that the issue Klefbom is facing is arthritis and the best-case scenario is the defenseman is ready for 2021-22 training camp later this year. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. So hopefully we can find a solution and get him into camp. Certainly in order to be ready for Day One of camp, on the ice, you've got to be in Edmonton on the 26th of December and then you've got eight days of quarantining, then Day One, Three, Five and Seven you've got to get tested and have four negative tests into Day Eight. Find the best moneyline odds, spread, and total; also get odds history, betting percentages, SBD's predicted score, team betting trends, and stat comparisons. Klefbom won't play in 2020-21 due to … Oscar Klefbom’s future. We've got to find something that works for the player and works for the club. 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According to the team's release, Klefbom is hoping to … He was suspended for seven games after kicking Erik Cernak while in Tampa Bay on Thursday. Oscar Klefbom will have surgery on his shoulder in Cleveland on Thursday, according to Mark Spector of Sportsnet. Click to share quote on Twitter: "He's got a little procedure done, and he's going to be out two weeks for sure, maybe a little bit more. Klefbom, who first injured the shoulder in Sweden after the Oilers took him with the 19th overall pick in the 2011 draft — their second choice after they got Ryan Nugent-Hopkins at No. There are young defensemen in the Oilers system who may have to step up this season. The loss of Klefbom and McDavid means the team’s power play has taken a big hit. William Lagesson, 24, who played eight NHL games last season, and Dmitri Samorukov, 21, are other possibilities. Klefbom (shoulder) will miss the entirety of the 2020-21 campaign, the team announced Monday.. All rights reserved. "Certainly losing Klefbom is a massive loss," the GM said. All Rights Reserved. #Oilers defenceman Oscar Klefbom will be … … “Klef’s been dealing with this for a little bit. The Edmonton Oilers will be without defenceman Oscar Klefbom for several weeks due to a shoulder injury. I would like him signed. We encourage you to review it carefully. Things are so bad that he decided to miss out on the entire 2021 season. Global News - It’s been a month since Edmonton Oilers defenceman Oscar Klefbom had surgery in Cleveland on his injured left shoulder. Oilers defenceman Oscar Klefbom has joined captain Connor McDavid on the sidelines. Edmonton chose Philip Broberg, 19, at No. Klefbom, 27, has been dogged by problems with his left shoulder since an injury in the Swedish League during the 2012-13 season. The NHL uses cookies, web beacons, and other similar technologies. A long rehab process lies ahead, and there’s no … Klefbom has experienced chronic pain from his shoulder woes. READ MORE: He played over 30 minutes in the team’s recent win over the Carolina Hurricanes, so the injury occurred either as a result of that game or it aggravated an existing issue.The team announced the injury late Tuesday morning. The NHL and NHL Players' Association formally reached agreement Sunday to play a 56-game regular season starting Jan. 13, 2021, and ending May 8. Another big blow to the Edmonton Oilers‘ lineup was announced on Tuesday with the news that defenceman Oscar Klefbomwould be out with a shoulder injury. Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid out 2-3 weeks with quad injury, “Russell’s not ready to go. Edmonton Oilers defenceman Oscar Klefbom out with shoulder injury. Tuesday, May 4 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver British Columbia. Oscar Klefbom. Klefbom plays a ton overall, big hole to fill. Klefbom’s Shoulder Issues Date Back to the SHL Klefbom’s second season after being drafted, and third in the SHL, came to a halt 11 games in when he required shoulder surgery. READ MORE: Want to discuss? He scored 34 points (five goals, 29 assists) in 62 regular-season games and had two assists in four games in the Oilers' loss to the Chicago Blackhawks in the best-of-5 Stanley Cup Qualifiers. With some luck, in time for the '21-'22 season. The latest stats, facts, news and notes on Oscar Klefbom of the Edmonton Oilers Evan Bouchard, 21, was the No. A long rehab process lies … Tippett said McDavid returned to Edmonton Monday to resume recovery from a quad injury. Will be using Bear or Nurse on the point. And he’s lived with it daily. © 2020 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. WATCH ABOVE: News and highlights about the Edmonton Oilers. has played with shoulder pain for a few years.. And he lives from it daily. 2/5 of the Oilers power play now out of action. 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