WGR interviewed Lindy Ruff yesterday regarding changing up line mates once the injured players return. Ruff said he had no plans of changing certain line combinations that have been playing well lately (e.g., Stafford, Roy, Vanek) when the playoffs start. He even suggested that Max, Kotalik and Connolly would be the 4th line. That got me to thinking. Could all three be out for the season and Ruff is just trying to plant an idea in opponents minds....or....Are the three of them ready to come back now but there is no need for them?? Think about it. The Sabres are just about to lock up the division and the conference. They could, with their remaining schedule which is not that bad, lock up home ice throughout with the line up they have. So, why risk those three to further injury?? Also, this would give the three of them time to really get used to being linemates - sort of get them ready to play without the injury factor....might be another reason they didn't use their salaries to pick up free agents...maybe they roll the three of them out for the last two games?
what do you think? would Lindy do that?
what do you think? would Lindy do that?
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