Injuries hit the Thunder hard last season, and they’re already a problem this year. Defensemen Chris Kovalcik (knee) and Jordan Little (knee) will start the season on injured reserve. Forward Mike Batovanja (ribs) will likely miss opening weekend and could be placed on IR.
Some good news for the team: Immigration issues have been cleared up for Tim Boron, Troy Ofukany, Rickard Forslund, and Brett Beauchamp, so they are eligible to play.