During a press conference earlier today, Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch announced an expected return date for forward Zach Hyman. As training camp kicks off the Edmonton Oilers took the ice for the first time as a full team. Notably missing from the practice sessions was forward Zach Hyman who is still working his way back from a significant wrist injury suffered during the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Hyman spoke to the media and <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl-team/edmonton-oilers/zach-hyman-gives-an-update-on-his-recovery-and-discusses-a-potential-return-timeline' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>refused to put a timeline on when he would be back</a> to game action but did confirm he was back skating on his own. After Hyman kept his timeline close to the vest the media decided to try their luck and ask head coach Kris Knoblauch about Hyman's timeline. Knoblauch was more forthcoming than Hyman and did provide an initial expected return date. <h3>Kris Knoblauch Provides An Expected Return Date for Zach Hyman</h3> During his media availability, Knoblauch first confirmed that Hyman would not be ready for the team's opening night game on October 8th. Instead, the Oilers bench boss expects Hyman back to game action around November 1st. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/tonybrarotv/status/1968763350822600788'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/tsnryanrishaug/status/1968762466671665645'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> Of course, this timeline is subject to change as Hyman continues his rehab and begins skating and working out more intensively. In the meantime, the Oilers will likely turn to their youth to fill the void left by Hyman in the lineup until he is healthy and able to fully contribute. As Hyman's recovery continues we will bring you all of the latest news on his official return date and health overall as the season gets underway.