Brawndo Posted February 20, 2021 Report Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) Edited February 22, 2021 by Brawndo Quote
Second Line Center Posted February 20, 2021 Report Posted February 20, 2021 This sounds like an ACL? 1 Quote
IKnowPhysics Posted February 20, 2021 Report Posted February 20, 2021 Watching the play, it's almost definitely knee ligaments. I'm really, really hoping it's not season-ending. Jake is a warrior for us. 2 Quote
Eleven Posted February 20, 2021 Report Posted February 20, 2021 It should. He's the best stay-at-home defenseman on the team. 1 Quote
pi2000 Posted February 20, 2021 Report Posted February 20, 2021 looks like a sprained MCL... had the same injury in college. i missed 6 weeks, hopefully his is not as bad. 1 Quote
SwampD Posted February 20, 2021 Report Posted February 20, 2021 1 hour ago, pi2000 said: looks like a sprained MCL... had the same injury in college. i missed 6 weeks, hopefully his is not as bad. Me too. Hurts like a MFer. 1 Quote
DarthEbriate Posted February 20, 2021 Report Posted February 20, 2021 2 hours ago, pi2000 said: looks like a sprained MCL... had the same injury in college. i missed 6 weeks, hopefully his is not as bad. 26 minutes ago, SwampD said: Me too. Hurts like a MFer. Yup. Same here. Opposition realized it was 3 on 1 for a loose ball, someone yelled "man", got caught sideways, the backside foot's cleats locked in the Pac NW March mud... And then the backside leg folded like a camp chair. And basically sat up with my stick out of my hands and my goalie screaming at me to get up and into position. I was walking upstairs backwards for 2 weeks, then 4 weeks until some semblance of normalcy and willingness to plant a foot to turn or pivot, 6 weeks until back to normal. Quote
French Collection Posted February 20, 2021 Report Posted February 20, 2021 He is playing as well as he can in my opinion and will be sorely missed. RHD is where their depth is, there is a possibility of only playing Dahlin and 5 righties, Montour, Risto, Miller, Joker and Borgen. Quote
Broken Ankles Posted February 20, 2021 Report Posted February 20, 2021 Just now, French Collection said: He is playing as well as he can in my opinion and will be sorely missed. RHD is where their depth is, there is a possibility of only playing Dahlin and 5 righties, Montour, Risto, Miller, Joker and Borgen. Agree on Jake. Best season with the Blue and Gold. Risto might not coming back for while. Issues with Covid. If we lose McCabe and Risto for 5-6 weeks as alluded to above it would complicate our playoff potential immensely. Pleasantly surprised with Borgen so far. But leaning on Dahlin/Miller/Montour to play those kind of minutes for almost two months will be challenging. Due to the compressed schedule 6 weeks is ~25 games. Ouch. Quote
carpandean Posted February 21, 2021 Report Posted February 21, 2021 9 minutes ago, Broken Ankles said: If we lose McCabe and Risto for 5-6 weeks as alluded to above it would complicate our playoff potential immensely. Actually, it might simplify it ... no chance is simpler than slim chance. 😶 2 Quote
matter2003 Posted February 21, 2021 Report Posted February 21, 2021 Sounds like a potential ACL Quote
Eleven Posted February 21, 2021 Report Posted February 21, 2021 3 hours ago, pi2000 said: had the same injury in college. i missed 6 weeks Like you were going to go to class anyway... 2 Quote
GASabresIUFAN Posted February 21, 2021 Report Posted February 21, 2021 7 hours ago, Eleven said: It should. He's the best stay-at-home defenseman on the team. Until Borgen plays full-time, he is the only stay-at-home D on the team. Quote
Eleven Posted February 21, 2021 Report Posted February 21, 2021 1 minute ago, GASabresIUFAN said: Until Borgen plays full-time, he is the only stay-at-home D on the team. Borgen should play full-time, preferably with Dahlin. That pairing could last ten years. 4 1 Quote
DarthEbriate Posted February 21, 2021 Report Posted February 21, 2021 19 minutes ago, Eleven said: Borgen should play full-time, preferably with Dahlin. That pairing could last ten years. Gotta protect Borgen over Joker in the draft (or go 4x4) to do so. I agree with the pairing setup. They should complement each other nicely. In the short term, the season ends in only about 10 weeks. We're looking at the distinct possibility of McCabe-Ristolainen until the beginning of next season. And possibly today being McCabe's final skate as a Sabre as he's a UFA. If it's an ACL then he'll likely be back with us next year though as other teams will be more reluctant to sign him in the offseason. Still --- Joker, Irwin, Montour, Borgen, Dahlin, Miller... it's on you! 1 Quote
Gatorman0519 Posted February 21, 2021 Report Posted February 21, 2021 Borgen is hurt too. It looks like McCabe is done. If he needs surgery he won’t be here at the start of next year either (if we start on time). Risto took a serious beating from Covid. Looks like we are toast. 1 Quote
bob_sauve28 Posted February 21, 2021 Report Posted February 21, 2021 Ya, this looks bad: "I'll be honest with you. Not very optimistic about the diagnosis that will come out of this," Krueger said. "But let's let the medical team take a look at it and we'll give you a full report. The lower body injury is serious." 2 Quote
Billznut Posted February 22, 2021 Report Posted February 22, 2021 Krueger should be more concerned that he doesn’t know how to coach in the NHL. I know that’s what concerns me most at the moment. Quote
Brawndo Posted February 22, 2021 Author Report Posted February 22, 2021 McCabe was flown back to Buffalo for a MRI. Given Krueger’s Level of concern about the injury, I suspect the trainers did a drawer test, which if positive is sensitive for an ACL Tear. That probably ends McCabe’s Tenure in Buffalo 1 Quote
That Aud Smell Posted February 22, 2021 Report Posted February 22, 2021 This cannot be. I was assured by posters here who played competitive hockey that McCabe had a manageable knee sprain. 2 Quote
Brawndo Posted February 22, 2021 Author Report Posted February 22, 2021 McCabe out for 6-8 months per Sabres PR 1 Quote
pi2000 Posted February 22, 2021 Report Posted February 22, 2021 wow, did not expect this brutal Quote
Curt Posted February 22, 2021 Report Posted February 22, 2021 (edited) Poor guy. I kinda hope to see him again in a Sabres uniform, but probably won’t. It may actually be time for both sides to move on. Edited February 22, 2021 by Curt Quote
Trettioåtta Posted February 22, 2021 Report Posted February 22, 2021 Man that's basically his entire knee 1 Quote
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