Goose might not play now!

[BillsSabresB.C.T. Fan]

Center Paul Gaustad will see a doctor today to check the progress of his severed ankle tendon. He practiced Wednesday and has been cleared to play Friday. Coach Lindy Ruff wouldn’t commit to using Gaustad.

“I’m not sure whether I’m playing Friday night, but we’ll see. I’m just happy to be at the point where I’m at.”


http://www.buffalonews.com/111/story/67430.html

[Michael82]

If he's healthy, he better damn well play! We need his intensity!

[JD]

oh what the ****!

[THATHURMANATOR]

Why is this new to some of you? They have been saying this exact thing all along. If he doesn't regress after todays practice he is in.

[mchurchfie]

They have to be careful about just throwing him into the fire. This is his first game action all year, alot different than practice.

[camelcowboy]

just lindy's normal cia like crap this time a year.

[Dr. Lecter]

He is playing.

Drew is likely out.

[RockStar36]

They have to be careful about just throwing him into the fire. This is his first game action all year, alot different than practice.

First game action all year?

[mchurchfie]

First game action all year?Well, it's been awhile.

[BillsSabresB.C.T. Fan]

just lindy's normal cia like crap this time a year.

that's what I'm thinking Lindy's playing mind games

[don137]

Let's see the Sabres lack intensity...Gaustad is healthy....Does not take a rocket scientist to figure out that if he is healthy enough and Ruff feels his conditioning is good he'll be in there. He is exactly what the Sabres need right now...And he is very hungry...

[chernobylwraiths]

I heard an interview with Ruff and he said that if he was OK to play and he decided not to play him Gaustad would break down his door. I don't think, barring something with the injury, there is any way that Paul DOESN'T play.

[Michael82]

He is playing.

Drew is likely out.
Good choice for now. Stafford has had his moments, but he still shows his rookie side at times.

[camelcowboy]

Good choice for now. Stafford has had his moments, but he still shows his rookie side at times. When was the last moment Hecht had? Im sorry Goose can kill penalties Hecht should ride the pine. Followed by Pommer if he doesn't pick it up. stafford has outplayed the both.

[Michael82]

When was the last moment Hecht had? Im sorry Goose can kill penalties Hecht should ride the pine. Followed by Pommer if he doesn't pick it up. stafford has outplayed the both.
I think that Hecht will be given one more chance, this time on the Drury/Zubrus line. If he bombs again, he'll be benched just like Max was. Something tells me that Lindy will stick with the vets and will bench Stafford due to his inexperience.

[Philagape]

Jochen Hecht - Chris Drury - Dainius Zubrus

Daniel Briere - Tim Connolly - Ales Kotalik

Thomas Vanek - Derek Roy - Maxim Afinogenov

Adam Mair - Paul Gaustad - Jason Pominville

http://buffalonews.typepad.com/sabres/2007/05/tentative_lines.html

[OpIv37]

This is why I'm pissed off about the last few games: this team is DEEP. Gaustad and Pominville on the 4th LINE? That should be a nightmare for opponents.