Oilers' Zach Hyman: Expected to play Saturday

Hyman (wrist) is set to make his season debut Saturday in Carolina, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports Thursday.

Hyman will miss Edmonton's first 19 games of the season, including Thursday's tilt against Columbus. His return should be a boost to the Oilers' offense, and he's likely to see time on the top line alongside Connor McDavid. Matthew Savoie will probably move out of the top six as a result of Hyman's return.