The winger could return from injury in early November, coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters Thursday.
The 33-year-old Toronto native fractured and damaged ligaments in his wrist during the playoffs last season, for which he underwent surgery.
He suffered the injury during Game 4 of the Western Conference Final against the Dallas Stars while getting the puck out of his zone and being caught by a hit from Mason Marchment in the neutral zone.
Hyman dropped his stick immediately and went to the locker room while holding his right arm.
The fifth-year Oiler played in 73 games last season, scoring 27 goals and 44 points with seven game-winners.
The Oilers host the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday (Sportsnet West, Sportsnet+, 9 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. MT).
