McCormick Sent Down, Stafford and Lydman Injured
by David Oleksy on Sep 29, 2009 5:10 PM EDT
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Since the beginning of camp I have been against the promotion of Nathan Gerbe and Tim Kennedy to Buffalo Sabres to begin the season. With the events that took place today, I think I was wrong. Cody McCormick was sent to Portland and Drew Stafford and Toni Lydman are bot injured. Stafford is suffering from a concussion and has not been ruled out for Saturday. Toni Lydman might have a more serious injury to deal with.
The injury to Stafford and the demotion of McCormick will open the door for Tim Kennedy and Nathan Gerbe to step into the lineup. If the injury to Lydman is serious, there is no doubt that Myers will remain on the roster and that might open the door for Mike Weber. There is still a chance the Sabres might try to move a player to make room for the four youngsters.
The Sabres have 26 players currently in camp and have to get to 23 by Wednesday at 2pm. If the injuries are serious enough, they can put Lydman, Stafford and Mair on the injured list and keep everyone. We will know by tomorrow what will happen and Saturday we get started. Go ahead and share your thoughts in the comments. What players will stay and what players will go.
| Forwards | Forwards | Defense | Defense | Goalies |
| Derek Roy | Steve Montador | |||
| Tim Connolly | Toni Lydman | Mike Weber | Ryan Miller | |
| Daniel Paille | Drew Stafford | Henrik Tallinder | ||
| Adam Mair | Patrick Lalime | |||
| Jochen Hecht | Chris Butler | Nathan Paetsch | ||
| Tim Kennedy | Andrej Sekera | Craig Rivet | ||
| Mike Grier | Tyler Myers | |||
| Thomas Vanek | ||||
| Paul Gaustad | ||||
| Jason Pominville | ||||
| Patrick Kaleta | ||||
| Matt Ellis | ||||
| Clarke MacArthur | ||||
| Nathan Gerbe | J |
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How did Stafford get hurt? Was it during the leafs game?
Im excited to see these young kids get a chance to play. Obviously there will be some growing pains but they should be fun to watch for sure. Hopefully they can just put the puck in the net
by bflo on Sep 29, 2009 6:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not sure
I think it happened last week because he wasn’t in the lineup this weekend.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Sep 29, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
got ya. I dont like the preseason games not being on tv.
by bflo on Sep 29, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would like to see Gerbe and Kennedy get some playing time. I think they have shown that what they need is some solid NHL ice time. As for Myers, I don’t think he’s ready for the NHL. I like the idea of having a big man on D, but after watching him play in the pre-season, I think he needs some time to grow into his body and get some solid coaching on his mechanics. I believe he will be a solid player for us in the future, but I don’t want them to make the mistake of rushing him into the NHL.
by ComeOnNow on Sep 29, 2009 7:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Myers
The question isn’t whether he is ready for the NHL. The question is…where will he develop better Buffalo or Kelowna? I was a big proponent of him going back to junior but I’m starting to think that he will be better served in Buffalo. Kennedy and Gerbe need to play to be in Buffalo but Myers doesn’t have to be top six to stay in Buffalo.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Sep 29, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So to counter the rise of toughness in the Northeast, we keep Mighty Mite Gerbe up and send down one of the few players that willingly will drop the gloves anytime, anywhere.
I love Lindy Ruff!
by Afino on Sep 29, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can’t believe they sent McCormick down. I am very disappointed.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Sep 29, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not surprised...
they sent McCormick down but i bet hes one of the first two up. Lot of bubble players. hopefully that means they are all pushing eachother harder and harder. CANT WAIT TIL SATURDAY
by bflo on Sep 29, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really wanted a fourth line of mccormick ellis/mair and kaleta.
bflo’s right with mccormick being first up. Paille has never impressed me. Gerbe scores goals though. Mighty Mite has scored a lot this preseason.
I’d like to see Kennedy stick around.
Myers is a lock to me. The only place he will fully develop is in the NHL. Juniors won’t do diddly for him.
Delightfully Ignoring The Truth since 1995.
by NeverendingOptimism on Sep 29, 2009 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never thought that much of Paille.. not a bad player but never seems to stand out. You could say that for quite a few players over the past 2 years.. but Paille for sure fits that catagory and thats not acceptable for such a high pick.
by bflo on Sep 30, 2009 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn’t the reason Cody was sent down because Mair is ready to go? I think Buffalo has more than enough toughness without him and enough guys who can throw down too (Rivet, Mair, Gaustad, Grier, Kaleta . . . Gerbe)
It'll be just you, me, and Peter Nincompoop.
by BeastMode on Sep 30, 2009 2:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mair
Mair has been skating with the team but he is not cleared for contact. He could be ready by Saturday but the initial prognosis was he would miss the start of the season. I think the fourth line on Saturday night will be Paille-Ellis-Kaleta.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Sep 30, 2009 8:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought
WGR stated yesterday that Mair was cleared to practice w/no limitations? Was WGR wrong?
by gatornation on Sep 30, 2009 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is from the Buffalo News today
The Sabres have 26 players on their roster. One way to keep everybody at least at the start would be to put Lydman, Stafford and Adam Mair (who is skating but still recovering from hip surgery) on injured reserve. That would leave the other 23 to fill out the lineup.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Sep 30, 2009 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
IDK what to do. So many predictions!!! Cant wait til Saturday to see what happens. Going to the Pheonix game wahoo!
Got some work to do before being a playoff team let alone a contender again!
by thenewhockeytown on Sep 30, 2009 10:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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