Eberle left Tuesday’s preseason game with a shoulder injury and was seen wearing a sling after the game. This afternoon the Oilers announced that their star winger will miss at least the first three weeks of the regular season with a shoulder injury. His injury means that Anton Slepyshev will probably start the season with the Oilers and Leon Draisaitl could start in the top-6.
Eberle left the game after taking a hit into the end boards and departed the ice immediately. Eberle was reportedly spotted wearing a sling after the game which isn’t an encouraging sign. The Oilers have yet to disclose the exact nature or severity of the injury, so stay tuned.
Eberle did not skate for the last two days and missed Tuesday's game against the Kings, but skating prior to tonight's game at least leaves hope that he might play. Monitor his status during pre-game warmups.
There was no word on what is ailing Eberle, but he will not play tonight and should be considered questionable for Wednesday. With Eberle out, Teddy Purcell will start the game on the first line.
Eberle did not skate on Monday and is not on the ice this morning. Yesterday was believed to be a "maintenance" day, but his absence today as well likely suggests he won't play tonight vs. the Kings. A full update on Eberle's status should be available upon the completion of the morning skate.
Eberle siad that he "felt great" on Friday, but would not commit to playing tomorrow vs. the Flames. Monitor his status during Saturday's morning skate.
Eberle will not have an MRI as originally reported because the Oilers do not feel one is necessary. He will be replaced by Tyler Pitlick on the Oilers' second line. Consider Eberle day-to-day.
Eberle missed Friday's game after tweaking his knee in Thursday's game vs. the Sharks. Eberle currently sits tied for 2nd in team scoring with 33 points (12G / 21A) in 43 games. He will play with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Taylor Hall.
Eberle injured his knee last night and the injury will keep him out of tonight's game. Ryan Jones is returning to the lineup and will likely take Ales Hemsky's spot, who is expected to shift to the second line RW.
Eberle will skate with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Nail Yakupov tonight. He is on a three game point streak (2G / 2A) and has three goals and five assists in nine games.
Eberle (undisclosed) was considered day-to-day after missing the last two days of practice. This is a good sign that their leading scorer will be available tonight vs. Montreal.
Eberle's availability for tomorrow's games with the Habs is unknown. Tyler Pitlick has been recalled and would slide into the lineup if Eberle can't go.
Eberle is reunited with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. The dynamic scorer has 28 goals and 61 points in 59 games.
Expect Eberle to play on more of an offensive scoring line. He has 17 goals and 43 points through 40 games.
With both Taylor Hall and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins out of the lineup, Eberle drawing back in is a welcome sign. Before getting hurt he scored 17 goals and 43 points through 41 games.
Eberle continues to skate which is a great sign for the Oilers. Before getting hurt he scored 17 goals and 43 points through 41 games.
Eberle is not expected to play for a few games but won't be out longer than another week or two. Before getting hurt he scored 17 goals and 43 points through 41 games.
Eberle is recovering well and could be ahead of schedule. Before getting hurt he scored 17 goals and 43 points through 41 games.
Certainly a good sign for the Oilers' top winger. The shifty forward has 17 goals and 43 points in 41 games. Stay tuned for a further word on his status.
We won't know Eberle's status until the results come in. The shifty forward has 17 goals and 43 points in 41 games.
