That Aud Smell 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.... C'mon - I watched it and I'm a squeamish namby pamby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 When might we find out the details? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Looks almost identical to when Mogilny broke his leg in the playoffs... i've now heard that said a few times already. I'm slowing winding one hand on the side of a closed fist ... when suddenly ... my middle finger slowly rises pointing at you. much deserved. sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 When might we find out the details? DDB says they're waiting for the ankle to 'calm down' and then will evaluate his movement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Why shouldn't we be somewhat optimistic? 1) We don't know how bad the injury is 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. Bottomline: We aren't better without Jack, but to say this team is tank city without him is simply not true. Right.. let's keep it in perspective. An injury to a star player can serve as a rallying point for the team... they'll have the underdog mentality, every guy will need to step up his game to keep this thing move in the right direction. Eichel gets a chance to evaluate the game from the press box, maybe gains a greater appreciation for the game and comes back with renewed enthusiasm. Reinhart probably gets first crack at playing C, IMO he'll thrive in that spot, that alone will be fun to watch. Puck drops tomorrow night regardless, I, for one, am glad hockey season in back (and I get to change my avatar!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallawaySabres Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Right.. let's keep it in perspective. An injury to a star player can serve as a rallying point for the team... they'll have the underdog mentality, every guy will need to step up his game to keep this thing move in the right direction. Eichel gets a chance to evaluate the game from the press box, maybe gains a greater appreciation for the game and comes back with renewed enthusiasm. Reinhart probably gets first crack at playing C, IMO he'll thrive in that spot, that alone will be fun to watch. Puck drops tomorrow night regardless, I, for one, am glad hockey season in back (and I get to change my avatar!). All this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 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. Right.. let's keep it in perspective. An injury to a star player can serve as a rallying point for the team... they'll have the underdog mentality, every guy will need to step up his game to keep this thing move in the right direction. Eichel gets a chance to evaluate the game from the press box, maybe gains a greater appreciation for the game and comes back with renewed enthusiasm. Reinhart probably gets first crack at playing C, IMO he'll thrive in that spot, that alone will be fun to watch. Puck drops tomorrow night regardless, I, for one, am glad hockey season in back (and I get to change my avatar!). These posts were a Nestea plunge on a hot summer day. Much appreciated, gents. Much appreciated indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell 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?? Incisive (and funny) observation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdexchange Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Right.. let's keep it in perspective. An injury to a star player can serve as a rallying point for the team... they'll have the underdog mentality, every guy will need to step up his game to keep this thing move in the right direction. Eichel gets a chance to evaluate the game from the press box, maybe gains a greater appreciation for the game and comes back with renewed enthusiasm. Reinhart probably gets first crack at playing C, IMO he'll thrive in that spot, that alone will be fun to watch. Puck drops tomorrow night regardless, I, for one, am glad hockey season in back (and I get to change my avatar!). Thank you for this. I needed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 I am oddly calm about this. He's young, he's limber and already in playing shape. So I will hoe for just a couple games. We've all seen football players that have been rolled over and get the scared out of them only to return a few plays later. Of course we've also seen lengthy injuries from the same type of injury. I have been looking forward to this season for too long to have it derailed before it even begins! I will remain calm. Let's Go Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallskiwallski83 Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 (edited) If you want hope here ya go: Colton paryko suffered this injury and didn't even miss a game. Looks very similar to What happened with jack Edited October 12, 2016 by tallskiwallski83 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHLBUFF Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 The bright side is, we have an excuse when we don't make the playoffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallawaySabres Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 If you want hope here ya go: Colton paryko suffered this injury and didn't even miss a game. Looks very similar to What happened with jack Now that is what I needed...yes, I am on the hopeful side - must be hopeful - I see good things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Hoppe with some quotes (sorry, not sorry): Bylsma said Eichel’s injury is different than, say, the broken foot center Ryan O’Reilly suffered in the middle of last season. “This just feels a little bit different because it’s a cusp, an eve of starting a new season, one I think we’re all looking forward to,” Bylsma said. “I think that’s really why it takes the wind out of the sails out of the arena today. We’re 10 minutes away, maybe less than that, we’re eight minutes away from practice being over and getting ready for the game tomorrow." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Pittsburgh loses Malkin 20+ games every year and Sid has another concussion, they don't seem to be panicking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Hoppe with some quotes (sorry, not sorry): Bylsma said Eichel’s injury is different than, say, the broken foot center Ryan O’Reilly suffered in the middle of last season. “This just feels a little bit different because it’s a cusp, an eve of starting a new season, one I think we’re all looking forward to,” Bylsma said. “I think that’s really why it takes the wind out of the sails out of the arena today. We’re 10 minutes away, maybe less than that, we’re eight minutes away from practice being over and getting ready for the game tomorrow." On the bright side, they got almost the whole practice in.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Right.. let's keep it in perspective. An injury to a star player can serve as a rallying point for the team... they'll have the underdog mentality, every guy will need to step up his game to keep this thing move in the right direction. Eichel gets a chance to evaluate the game from the press box, maybe gains a greater appreciation for the game and comes back with renewed enthusiasm. Reinhart probably gets first crack at playing C, IMO he'll thrive in that spot, that alone will be fun to watch. Puck drops tomorrow night regardless, I, for one, am glad hockey season in back (and I get to change my avatar!). Is this necessary....he's 20 years old in his 2nd season...he has to renew his enthusiasm for the game? Guessing you're just trying to rationalize the loss... Pittsburgh loses Malkin 20+ games every year and Sid has another concussion, they don't seem to be panicking. They've also won a few more Cups than we have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvelo Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 We'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Pittsburgh loses Malkin 20+ games every year and Sid has another concussion, they don't seem to be panicking. Pens had a cup locked up before Crosby's concussion issues started. Imagine if Crosby had suffered an injury in the preseason before his sophomore season, when he scored 120 points for his first Art Ross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTS Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 It's not good. Could be better. I'm gonna keep on doing what I do... Could have done without this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude_Verret Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Pens had a cup locked up before Crosby's concussion issues started. Imagine if Crosby had suffered an injury in the preseason before his sophomore season, when he scored 120 points for his first Art Ross. Yeah, the Pens/Crosby analogy isn't working for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted October 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 The NHL should ban practices. No, but maybe brutal training camps and preseason schedules should be re-evaluated across all contact sports. And any freakin' preseason world tournaments, for that matter. DDB says they're waiting for the ankle to 'calm down' and then will evaluate his movement. This seems hopeful-ish. Incisive (and funny) observation. Why me? I may be the only poster who has steadfastly said the Sabres franchise is destined to win a Stanley Cup, if only the bozos would get out of the way and let it happen. Jury's out as to whether TP has totally done that. Hoppe with some quotes (sorry, not sorry): Bylsma said Eichel’s injury is different than, say, the broken foot center Ryan O’Reilly suffered in the middle of last season. “This just feels a little bit different because it’s a cusp, an eve of starting a new season, one I think we’re all looking forward to,” Bylsma said. “I think that’s really why it takes the wind out of the sails out of the arena today. We’re 10 minutes away, maybe less than that, we’re eight minutes away from practice being over and getting ready for the game tomorrow." NS, blue and gold courtesy phone, NS... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Forget the Sabrespace game meetup, let's have a Sabrespace bridge jump. Except the optimists, F them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 MODO ain't ever making it to Buffalo is he.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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