CallawaySabres Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 I really really really can't believe this just happened....even for Buffalo standards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Because OneBuffalo. In my best Seinfeld voice: Braandon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastajoe Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 I feel drained of excitement for tomorrow right now It puts a pall on the season if long term. I feel sick like I was punched in the gut. I know it's just a game, but why him and why us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 I'm at a lunch meeting. At a tavern. Which has an incredible craft beer list. The level of self control I must display at this moment, in light of this news, is off the charts. This sucks. Even if he only misses a week. This sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Let's all gather 'round the pile of burning hockey sticks and sing Kumbaya. No way, do you have any idea how toxic burning carbon fiber is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Hot Daniel called the injury non-contact in nature. * He was lifting Zemgus'a Stick, I'm still blaming him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 It's always us. The hockey gods just hate us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 It puts a pall on the season if long term. I feel sick like I was punched in the gut. I know it's just a game, but why him and why us? This is where I'm at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 My Wednesday just got shot to h-ll. At least we have depth at center and RW. Centers: ROR, Ennis, Reinhart, Girgensons, Larsson, Grant, and COR. RW: Okposo (injured), Reinhart, Gionta, Fasching, Bailey, and Baptiste. I'd move Reinhart to Jack's spot and recall Bailey or put Girgensons between Ennis and Sam and let Grant be the 4th line center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 The NHL should ban practices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 If we want a Stanley Cup, then we should be at least a playoff team without Jack. I'm still excited for the season and there should be plenty else to look forward to. When he returns (if he's even out) we'll be that much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyldnwoody44 Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Maybe all the upper body he put on caused a stress fracture to his tiny legs..... If it's a high ankle, he's done for 4- months. Didn't watch the video... Don't wanna see the video..... Of course.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 It's always us. The hockey gods just ###### hate us Nah. Just have to figure out whether it was Briere or Drury that cursed them. Personally, I'm running w/ Flutie's curse got transferred along w/ Brandon's promotion. Faaaaack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Am I reading this right? Sabrespace is ready to jump off the figurative cliff and PA, Pi and yse are the three displaying the most optimism? Am I in a dream right now?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 We're going to be in, or close to, Playoff position, even if Jack misses months. When he comes back, we go on a run. Or, he misses one game or a week, like Parayko did last year after having the same thing happen (screwed up ankle, scream, helped off ice) and we forget it happened before October ends. It will be okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Speechless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Because OneBuffalo. Because BillyBuffalo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Because BillyBuffalo Because BillyBush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastajoe Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Nah. Just have to figure out whether it was Briere or Drury that cursed them. Personally, I'm running w/ Flutie's curse got transferred along w/ Brandon's promotion. Faaaaack. I'm guessing it was the ghost of Jean Beliveau because we got cocky about Carey Price not playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 We're going to be in, or close to, Playoff position, even if Jack misses months. When he comes back, we go on a run. Or, he misses one game or a week, like Parayko did last year after having the same thing happen (screwed up ankle, scream, helped off ice) and we forget it happened before October ends. It will be okay. If Lehner is a stud, we'll be okay. But if he's merely alright, I can't foresee playoffs as realistic if Eichel is out for half the year or more. Whole buncha burden just shifted to goal prevention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in Syracuse Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Who takes his place? I would call up Bailey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Looks almost identical to when Mogilny broke his leg in the playoffs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Blues' Jaden Schwartz broke his ankle in practice in late October last year. He returned to play in mid-February. I'm slowing winding one hand on the side of a closed fist ... when suddenly ... my middle finger slowly rises pointing at you. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noacls Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 F##K,The curse of Slava Kozlov continues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 (edited) Am I reading this right? Sabrespace is ready to jump off the figurative cliff and PA, Pi and yse are the three displaying the most optimism? Am I in a dream right now?? Why shouldn't we be somewhat optimistic? 1) We don't know how bad the injury is, for all we know it's badly sprained and he'll be back in 4 weeks or less. 2) Our team's greatest depth is up front with center and RW being extremely deep, and these are the two areas affected by this injury, especially if we move Reinhart to the middle. 3) With Jack and Okposo out we get to see two of our best prospects get a shot at the NHL in Fasching and Bailey. Two guys I can think can score 20+ in the show and have speed, good hands, and physical games. Isn't the goal bigger stronger faster? These guys were going to have to make an impact sooner then later, so now it's sooner. 4) Also if we move Sam to the middle, we run with ROR, Reinhart, Larsson and Girgensons. That's not a huge step down from ROR, Eichel Larsson and Girgensons. Bottomline: We aren't better without Jack, but to say this team is tank city without him is simply not true. Here is how a lineup might look if Jack is out long-term Ennis ROR Okposo Kane Reinhart Fasching Foligno Larsson Gionta Moulson Girgensons Bailey That's not exactly a bad lineup. Edited October 12, 2016 by GASabresIUFAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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