Sabres injury news.

[JATMtheJATM]

Figured we should just have a thread for injuries. Here's some news: lehner practiced today with the team.

[JATMtheJATM]

Slight correction. He skated with the team in full gear. There's a picture of him with ullmark and Johnson at practice today.

Ennis also skated

[JATMtheJATM]

Ennis practicing in full

[Night Train]

Ennis practicing in full

I hope he rebounds. So far, he looks like Max Jr. What happened ?

[JATMtheJATM]

Not sure. But I guess he played today

[DetDannyWilliams]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/658682722030866436/hb9K6ARm_bigger.jpg Buffalo SabresVerified account ‏<s>@</s>BuffaloSabres <small class="time">3h3 hours ago (https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/681872016882954240) </small> 3 goalies at practice. Johnson, Ullmark, Lehner as Goalie Coach Andrew Allen relays instructions. pic.twitter.com/e865BnCGb5 (https://t.co/e865BnCGb5)
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https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/658682722030866436/hb9K6ARm_bigger.jpg Buffalo SabresVerified account ‏<s>@</s>BuffaloSabres <small class="time">1h1 hour ago (https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/681898124042997760) </small> Coach Bylsma says Lehner is on the road to recovery. He'll be participating in practices & could get conditional stint with <s>@</s>AmerksHockey (https://twitter.com/AmerksHockey).

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/658682722030866436/hb9K6ARm_bigger.jpg Buffalo Sabres ‏<s>@</s>BuffaloSabres <small class="time"> 2h2 hours ago (https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/681891428667109377) </small>
Lehner: Taking things day by day. OK to practice but for games, going to take a little time to get timing right.




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[DetDannyWilliams]

Bylsma also said defenseman Mark Pysyk "skated hard" and will practice after the New Year's Eve game.

http://www.wgr550.com/Bylsma-on-WGR-Lehner-will-return-to-practice/22318951

[Dr. Lecter]

Can't wait for Pysyk to be back so Weber can return to the press box

[JATMtheJATM]

I read lehner is going to condition for the Amerks a few games

[coastal]

I hate goalies..

[JATMtheJATM]

I hate goalies..

Neat

[JATMtheJATM]

According to die by the blade, pysyk is with going to jump straight with the team, or join the Amerks for a game. Either way, he's about back.

Edit: I believe he's been with the Amerks for a few games.

[swiper]

Then what will the d-pairings look like again?

[JATMtheJATM]

Then what will the d-pairings look like again?

Unsure. I just hope weber gets thrown off the peace bridge and we move on with our lives.

[JATMtheJATM]

Jake McCabe left yesterday's game as well. That's all I know so far.

[Dr. Lecter]

Lower body for McCabe.

Pysyk is back up and should play tonight. Sadly with McCabe hurt, Weber will probably still play.

[JATMtheJATM]

Lower body for McCabe.

Pysyk is back up and should play tonight. Sadly with McCabe hurt, Weber will probably still play.

Thank you. Just read the article on ullmark and it only had a blurb on mccabe

[JATMtheJATM]

Mccabe skated yesterday. Should be fine.

[gebobs]

I read lehner is going to condition for the Amerks a few games

In three games, 2-1, 7 GA, 0.920 SV%. Should be back for the Bs.

[JATMtheJATM]

In three games, 2-1, 7 GA, 0.920 SV%. Should be back for the Bs.

That first game he struggled out of the gate. Seems he really got it going.

[JATMtheJATM]

Lehner in friday! It'll likely take him some time to get to form, but I'm glad he's back

[gebobs]

Lehner in friday! It'll likely take him some time to get to form, but I'm glad he's back

In? As in "in net"?

[JATMtheJATM]

In? As in "in net"?

Dats da word

[gebobs]

Dats da word

Ullmark reassigned so I guess it's a safe bet Bylsma isn't going to start Chad Trenta y Uno over him, eh?

[JATMtheJATM]

Ullmark reassigned so I guess it's a safe bet Bylsma isn't going to start Chad Trenta y Uno over him, eh?

I hope not. And ullmark will make rochester stronger too, I hope. He proved that he should be up next year for sure

[Dr. Lecter]

I would assume each one gets a game this weekend.

And Ullamrk doesn't have to be in Buffalo next year. No sense in rushing him

[JATMtheJATM]

I would assume each one gets a game this weekend.

And Ullamrk doesn't have to be in Buffalo next year. No sense in rushing him

Doesn't have to be, no. But he should be. He proved he's an NHL caliber goaltender and maybe our goalie of the future

[Dr. Lecter]

I wouldn't go that far.

He's barely played 20 games. Let's not get ahead of ourselves

[JATMtheJATM]

I wouldn't go that far.

He's barely played 20 games. Let's not get ahead of ourselves

When I watch him, I see a controlled goalie who sees the play well (I think better then johnson) with also really good positioning and quick feet. Of course the sample size isn't massive, but the results so far haven't been as shocking as people think. Giving him time at the AHL level, hopefully for the rest of the season would groom him for the back up job next year, and ultimately, that's likely where he should be.

[JATMtheJATM]

Girgs left game with a UBI. Unlikely to play tomorrow against the caps.

[DetDannyWilliams]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Coach Bylsma says Girgensons is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Kane is OK after being shaken up at the end of last game.</p>&mdash; Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/688396245820424194">January 16, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[gebobs]

The way Chad Trenta y Uno has played, there's no need to rush Ullmark. Linus is not of the caibber of goaltender that you can throw into the NHL and hope to succeed right off the bat. He has exceeded all expectations but I think will benefit from a slower boil.

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Girgs left game with a UBI. Unlikely to play tomorrow against the caps.

Ooof...Bogo should be out too with that misconduct too.

[JATMtheJATM]

Reinhart left tonight's game

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Reinhart left tonight's game

[Night Train]

Ullmark will be back soon, if Johnson (expiring contract) is traded before the deadline. I'm sure that's the plan. A shame, since he's played well most nights.

[JATMtheJATM]

Ennis has a concussion

[rbochan]

It might be a tumor.

[JATMtheJATM]

Girgs on IR as well. Sabres are really thin right now and it's showing on the ice. Injuries man.

[coastal]

Girgs on IR as well. Sabres are really thin right now and it's showing on the ice. Injuries man.
Helps the tank.

[JATMtheJATM]

Helps the tank.

There is no tank

[DetDannyWilliams]

Ennis has a concussion

I don't think he does... if he has a concussion how is he on the ice doing skills competitition?

https://www.nhl.com/video/embed/showdown-ristolainen-vs-ennis/t-277350912/c-41189503?autostart=false#

[JATMtheJATM]

You do realize those are taped and could be done anytime, right? He has a concussion

[JATMtheJATM]

Yes he does

[coastal]

There is no tank
It just magically went away because GMTM drafted Eichel

[swiper]

Sabres calling a concussion an upper body injury? LOL. IDK.

http://sabres.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=867392

[JATMtheJATM]

It just magically went away because GMTM drafted Eichel

Bad hockey doesn't equal a tank. They are not the same thing.

[JATMtheJATM]

Zemgus to return for tomorrow. Varone sent back to roch.

[gebobs]

It just magically went away because GMTM drafted Eichel

The tank is rolling up the QEW.

[JATMtheJATM]

Lehner done for the year. Ankle surgery. Hell be good to go for next season hopefully.

[coastal]

Tank on

[trapezeus]

Lehner done for the year. Ankle surgery. Hell be good to go for next season hopefully.

I wouldn't mind lehner being moved as part of "hockey trade" in offseason.

[rbochan]

I wouldn't mind lehner being moved as part of "hockey trade" in offseason.

No doubt. Connolly mark II.

[trapezeus]

one of my pals told me that lehner hasn't completed a season since junior hockey. it doesn't sound like its going to get better for him. Johnson had a good year, there is a question mark if he can be good with new goalie equipment rules since he's a thinner guy. That being said, we have a lot of goalie prospects. Keep them churning.

[JATMtheJATM]

I wouldn't mind lehner being moved as part of "hockey trade" in offseason.

I like lehner, but the injury bug certainly seems to have him. I'd still wait it out. Ankles are weird, and it just to be nagging. Get him the injury and see where it goes.

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Kane also out for remainder of season.

[coastal]

Kane out for season.

tankalicious.

[trapezeus]

bummer about kane. I don't recall what hit did it to him. but with only a few games left it makes sense to go slow. We see how long these things can take.

cutting bait with lehner sooner than later will let others develop faster. goalies are always needed. and the offseason with world championship etc, really leaves no time for down time. I'm not saying trade lehner for another player with issues. he can just be part of the package for whoever they are trying to get.

[Skooby]

We need to lose out to have a better lottery pick !!

[JATMtheJATM]

bummer about kane. I don't recall what hit did it to him. but with only a few games left it makes sense to go slow. We see how long these things can take.

cutting bait with lehner sooner than later will let others develop faster. goalies are always needed. and the offseason with world championship etc, really leaves no time for down time. I'm not saying trade lehner for another player with issues. he can just be part of the package for whoever they are trying to get.

If the sabres can get another goalie, young, and good, I'm all for it

[JATMtheJATM]

Kane taken to hospital as precaution

[ParanoidAndroid]

Top four forwards are all injured/gimpy to start the season. Awesome.

[Skooby]

We need to practice every minute of the day, skate them.

[coastal]

Tank on.

[JATMtheJATM]

Kane with cracked ribs. Out weeks.

Sabres' Kane expected to miss weeks with cracked ribs
http://www.thescore.com/news/1118138
(via http://thesco.re/theScore_app )

[swiper]

I want Nylander!

[JATMtheJATM]

I want Nylander!

Let the kid learn at the AHL level for a few weeks. This season is already a wash and it sucks

[Yasgur's Farm]

Kane out for weeks with 3 cracked ribs.

[swiper]

Kane out for weeks with 3 cracked ribs.

Is this official? I thought it was going to be at least 10 weeks, which is about how long those things take to heal.

[JATMtheJATM]

Is this official? I thought it was going to be at least 10 weeks, which is about how long those things take to heal.

Ribs are the worst to injury. Ugh I feel for him

[Dr. Lecter]

Is this official? I thought it was going to be at least 10 weeks, which is about how long those things take to heal.
He didn't specify how many weeks

[JATMtheJATM]

Lehner practicing today, Eichel not on his scooter or in a boot. Has a brace, but he's bootless. Positive step

[JATMtheJATM]

Bogo out for weeks with MCL sprain. Wonderful start to the year, yet their head is still above water. Unreal when ya think about it

[JATMtheJATM]

Kane to play tonight

[JATMtheJATM]

Ennis out tonight. ROR questionable for tonight.

And Eichel could be good to skate within days

[JATMtheJATM]

Sabres' Ennis out several weeks following groin surgery
http://www.thescore.com/news/1151252
(via http://thesco.re/theScore_app )

Ennis had groin surgery. Out weeks.

Wow. Injuries...

[coastal]

Ennis sucks

[trapezeus]

coastal and I finally agree on something. ennis looks worthless out there. his shot has no zip, he is such a spaz while skating out there. he's untradeable and mostly useless. I'd rather have Rochester kids filling his shoes.

[coastal]

coastal and I finally agree on something. ennis looks worthless out there. his shot has no zip, he is such a spaz while skating out there. he's untradeable and mostly useless. I'd rather have Rochester kids filling his shoes.
He had a half of a decent season during a tank.

[DetDannyWilliams]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Coach Bylsma: Nilsson in net tonight. Kulikov will not play; Falk called up from <a href="https://twitter.com/AmerksHockey">@AmerksHockey</a>. <a href="https://t.co/Jq1vYnCOm2">pic.twitter.com/Jq1vYnCOm2</a></p>&mdash; Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/797107142448807936">November 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Coach Bylsma says Jack Eichel is progressing; skated yesterday for 25 minutes, today for 45 minutes.</p>&mdash; Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/797107319909785600">November 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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[JATMtheJATM]

Oreilly reaggrivated his injury. Wonderful year so far...

[DetDannyWilliams]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Coach Bylsma: Ryan O&#39;Reilly skated today with some of the guys; remains day-to-day. <a href="https://t.co/4uAhlCNTyq">pic.twitter.com/4uAhlCNTyq</a></p>&mdash; Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/800395680732876801">November 20, 2016</a></blockquote>
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[DetDannyWilliams]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Getting healthy ��<br><br>Just in time for the holidays.<br>Updates: <a href="https://t.co/WOvop0Nyuw">https://t.co/WOvop0Nyuw</a> <a href="https://t.co/vbpuAxLCG8">pic.twitter.com/vbpuAxLCG8</a></p>&mdash; Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/801538444992331776">November 23, 2016</a></blockquote>
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[JATMtheJATM]

D-lo practicing. Never thought I'd be happy to see him back

[JATMtheJATM]

ROR out indefinitely... Wonderful year

[trapezeus]

another reason they needed to win and not tie so many games in December. this is going to be a brutal stretch where they need the points and don't have their leader. you can feel the wheels coming off this thing. that being said, I think minor tweaks are needed for the team. not different GM/coaches. if we are in the same spot next year, then you got to think about scrapping GMTM or Bylsma.

[coastal]

Man Pegula has developed two amazing organizations.

[JATMtheJATM]

Man Pegula has developed two amazing organizations.

Worst part is, outside of Nolan Patrick. Weak draft class. Might reconsider your idea to trade the first... Might wait till after the lottery, ya know, just in case.

[swiper]

Man Pegula has developed two amazing organizations.

Pegula sucks. Get him out.

[coastal]

Worst part is, outside of Nolan Patrick. Weak draft class. Might reconsider your idea to trade the first... Might wait till after the lottery, ya know, just in case.
Protect it only if its top 5... outside of that.. go get Duchene!

A top line of ROR - Duchene - Okposo will put points on the board.

Not sure what to even put around Eichel at this point.

[JATMtheJATM]

Protect it only if its top 5... outside of that.. go get Duchene!

A top line of ROR - Duchene - Okposo will put points on the board.

Not sure what to even put around Eichel at this point.

Wings who can create space for themselves would be nice

[coastal]

Wings who can create space for themselves would be nice
Do you think Kane is a long term answer for one of those spots?

[JATMtheJATM]

Do you think Kane is a long term answer for one of those spots?

Middle six winger, sure. Top line, oh hell no. I hoped he would be, but his streaky production shows he's not. If the sabres had the depth to put him on the third line, I'd like that alot.

[coastal]

Middle six winger, sure. Top line, oh hell no. I hoped he would be, but his streaky production shows he's not. If the sabres had the depth to put him on the third line, I'd like that alot.
And Nylander will probably need another year in the AHL next year...

[JATMtheJATM]

And Nylander will probably need another year in the AHL next year...

For sure. He's so young, but the talent is there. Asplund is apparently making huge strides as well. I listed some UFAs for next season that the sabres could use. I want wingers and a D

[coastal]

I like the idea of Vanek on Eichel's wing. He's so offensively smart... he can maximize Eichel's production. Plus... he's bound to teach the kid a thing or two a long he way.

kane is a banger that could balance things out for them... just not sure because of the consistency issue.

i really like the idea of Brian Boyle being brought in to be our third center... pushing Larson to the 4th line.

[JATMtheJATM]

I like the idea of Vanek on Eichel's wing. He's so offensively smart... he can maximize Eichel's production. Plus... he's bound to teach the kid a thing or two a long he way.

kane is a banger that could balance things out for them... just not sure because of the consistency issue.

i really like the idea of Brian Boyle being brought in to be our third center... pushing Larson to the 4th line.

Or going big and going after hanzal for the third. Depth scoring a big boy. Could be had for discount

[JATMtheJATM]

Do you think Kane is a long term answer for one of those spots?

Well, he has 8 goals in 11 games. When Kane is engaged, he's a top line winger. Remember this post when we see him rattle off 2 goals in 19 games before getting hot again.

[coastal]

I haven't been one of those people calling for Kane to be run out of town. He's at that point where he's either going to grow up or melt down.

He steikes me me a relatively intelligent kid... on the cusp of making that choice.

I'm rooting for him.

Assuming he makes the right choice, he's got the makings of a very difficult matchup for other teams.

The other one one that has some growing to do... Jack. He's a few years from realizing the kind of hockey player he can be IMO.

[DetDannyWilliams]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tyler Ennis, in red, joins the Sabres&#39; optional morning skate. Dmitry Kulikov is absent for second straight day. <a href="https://t.co/fJRCyT7iX7">pic.twitter.com/fJRCyT7iX7</a></p>&mdash; John Vogl (@BuffNewsVogl) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffNewsVogl/status/814487185147785217">December 29, 2016</a></blockquote>
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[DetDannyWilliams]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tyler Ennis says he had surgery because he just didn&#39;t have explosiveness and skating ability needed to play his style of game.</p>&mdash; John Vogl (@BuffNewsVogl) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffNewsVogl/status/814506219301961728">December 29, 2016</a></blockquote>
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[DetDannyWilliams]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sabres&#39; Ennis takes the ice: &quot;I know that once I get my body healed up 100 percent, I’m going to be a better player” <a href="https://t.co/AdeiA6Ib2F">https://t.co/AdeiA6Ib2F</a></p>&mdash; John Vogl (@BuffNewsVogl) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffNewsVogl/status/814527317527691264">December 29, 2016</a></blockquote>
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[trapezeus]

once ennis shows he's healthy, hopefuly he scores a goal or two and someone wants him.

[JATMtheJATM]

once ennis shows he's healthy, hopefuly he scores a goal or two and someone wants him.

I'd rather have ennis over a few guys at this point

[trapezeus]

I want some sort of meaningful trade. ennis has been off this team essentially for 2 years, if there is any value, we don't give up much to get something that might push others. get grant off the team. but to me, it seems like the team is ok losing this year and blame injuries. last night angered me greatly, but if they lose this season to make some key trades at the deadline for some desperate teams to pull in a dman or some more scoring, it might be the thing that gives bylsma his put up or shut up season next year.

[JATMtheJATM]

Larry out weeks. Who will the bring up?

[DetDannyWilliams]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Update on Larsson: Wrist &amp; elbow injury; he had surgery and is out indefinitely, per Coach Bylsma. <a href="https://t.co/s1m5DFvHgV">pic.twitter.com/s1m5DFvHgV</a></p>&mdash; Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/815978606719627264">January 2, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[JATMtheJATM]

Out for the rest of the year. Major bummer, I really liked how his offensive game was coming along.

[coastal]

Super.

this team doesn't even have to try to tank.

[Dr. Lecter]

Ryan O'Reilly back at practice today.

And Gorges should be injured for the rest of the year and not play ahead of Fedoun

[JATMtheJATM]

OReilly in tonight

[coastal]

Ennis skating... getting close.

ive been as hard on this kid as anyone. He proved me wrong in the Second tank season. He bought Nolan's cool-aid and almost single handedly blew the tank job.

The following year, he struggled with concussions.

this year I was hopeful we'd see a renewed Tyler... only to see ineffectual player on the ice.

Come to learn, he had a sports hernia and his quickness and agility were gone as a result. His entire game is predicated upon that.

Assuming he's healthy at this point and can stay that way... he does have the tools to be a difference maker out there.

As a 3rd or 4th line winger he can produce points, especially if he was able to do it as a 1st liner.

once he's back, it will take him awhile to get back into game shape, but I'm hopeful still.

nostly because we're married to the guy.

[JATMtheJATM]

Ennis skating... getting close.

ive been as hard on this kid as anyone. He proved me wrong in the Second tank season. He bought Nolan's cool-aid and almost single handedly blew the tank job.

The following year, he struggled with concussions.

this year I was hopeful we'd see a renewed Tyler... only to see ineffectual player on the ice.

Come to learn, he had a sports hernia and his quickness and agility were gone as a result. His entire game is predicated upon that.

Assuming he's healthy at this point and can stay that way... he does have the tools to be a difference maker out there.

As a 3rd or 4th line winger he can produce points, especially if he was able to do it as a 1st liner.

once he's back, it will take him awhile to get back into game shape, but I'm hopeful still.

nostly because we're married to the guy.

I wasn't aware of the sports hernia. I'll cut him some slack for that