News Article: Lehner goes into detail about his time in Buffalo

[CrazyPsycho]

I dont remember hearing about the training staff being so incompetent back then, but it looks bad, he says they had him working out heavy on a high ankle sprain a week after.

And a quote at the end isnt suprising at all, the fans at the morgue have been awful for a long long time

"I’m not trying to offend any Buffalo fans, but then you go and try to play the game you love with the pressure that comes with it, you go out in warmups and it’s just because they had lost for so many years, they hate you. It wasn’t fun. They call out the names before the game and OK they cheer for Jack Eichel but boo the rest.”

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[Beerz]

This guy is all about being a victim.

 

[TheMistyStranger]

The only story here is that his understanding of medical treatment is wrong.

 

[Beerz]

I'm underpaid.
Fans hate me.
I had to ride a bike with sprained ankle
They made me practice shootouts
Yadda Yadda Yadda

 

[CrazyPsycho]

The only story here is that his understanding of medical treatment is wrong.

Then explain why they canned the guy so fast?

 

[Der Jaeger]

Total non story. Sabres hire a doctor for rehab in 2015. He sucked, and the fired him in under a year.

 

[La Cosa Nostra]

Lehner is a punk. Runs his mouth off way too f***ing much.

 

[HaNotsri]

Provide some funny quotes for us blocked out europeans please!

 

[old kummelweck]

I seem to remember the Sabres being very supportive of Lehner when he needed mental health counseling. Did I imagine that?

 

[Zman5778]

I'm not a physical therapist. I've never had a high ankle sprain. But even I know from people who have had them:

The FIRST line of activity that you do with a high ankle sprain? Stationary bike with a special boot.

Yeah, this is a complete nothing story here.

 

[Man of Principles]

This sucks to hear. Buffalo already struggles to attract worthwhile talent and this is just one more thing to make the organization look bad. Have to say I wouldn't hold back if I were Lehner though. Can't be mad at him for mistakes the medical staff made.

 

[TheMistyStranger]

Then explain why they canned the guy so fast?

Maybe there were other issues not related to this story?

 

[jc17]

Maybe there were other issues not related to this story?

Right. the guy who was fired was a hack, and was not on the same page as team doctors during his stay.

But from all accounts ive read, the ankle sprain treatment wasn't inherently wrong.

 

[Jacob582]

Robin of all people should know not to kick someone when they are down.

 

[tsujimoto74]

This sucks to hear. Buffalo already struggles to attract worthwhile talent and this is just one more thing to make the organization look bad. Have to say I wouldn't hold back if I were Lehner though. Can't be mad at him for mistakes the medical staff made.

Can you be mad at him when the medical staff didn't make any mistakes with his treatment, and he's just talking shit without actually knowing what he's talking about? Because that's what seems to be happening here.

ETA: Also, for a guy who, by his own account, was greatly helped by the Sabres organization, he's just being a dick antagonizing the org now, years later.

 

[Jacob582]

ETA: Also, for a guy who, by his own account, was greatly helped by the Sabres organization, he's just being a dick antagonizing the org now, years later.

It's just a Vegas negotiating tactic to get KA to break in his Eichel trade talks.

 

[valet]

I wouldn’t listen to the account of a bi-polar alcoholic during the worst years of his substance abuse issues. It’s just not a reliable take. Have always rooted for Robin and am happy that he is so open about his mental health, but this is just a dumb take. He’s not a doctor.

 

[Samsonite23]

I was going to post this article, but I refused because it was that stupid.

 

[jputt99]

Lehner has no creditability as far as I'm concerned . This guy continued to play out his contract in Buffalo while dealing with a drinking and possibly substance abuse issue . He's put up decent numbers , but the fact that NYI and Chicago either let him go or traded him , speaks volumes . Vegas doesn't impress me as being an organization that values character , so maybe he belongs there .

 

[Montag DP]

Cry me a river. Fans aren't there to be your emotional support group, they're there to be entertained and hopefully be able to enjoy a win every once in awhile. Maybe if he could stop a beach ball in the shootout they wouldn't have booed him.

 

[Kublakhan]

This guy is all about being a victim.

It is literally a part of his sickness, but he needs to control his mouth way better

 

[2 others]

I would like to make a joke about his meds right now, but i can't because this is not right.

 

[sabres4ever]

Didn't he essentially keep his substance abuse problems to himself for a while, before admitting to them?

 

[Bobby Bottle Service]

Hey Robin... What's your outlet?

 

[jBuds]

Play better and you won’t get booed, I can motherf***ing promise you that. Tired of this clown.

You were f***ing atrocious here - the long list of reasons why is irrelevant. We overpaid for him, he underperformed (absolutely sucked), he left and it was everyone else’s fault that stoppable pucks from desirable areas routinely beat him. These are all facts.