The Edmonton Oilers might be able to acquire extra assets if they keep Evander Kane out until the playoffs, but is that the best decision?

There was some pretty big news from the Edmonton Oilers on Friday morning, as the team announced that Evander Kane underwent a knee procedure which is expected to take four to eight weeks to heal.

"Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane underwent successful knee surgery on Thursday in Edmonton," the Oilers statement read. "It is expected that he will require four to eight weeks of recovery time.