Injury Report: New Buff injury - Will be re-evaluated in a week - No timetable for return

[Tom ServoMST3K]

Lets get Buff on the ice for some practice.

April is coming soon.

I've always wanted to try sledge hockey.

 

[Cellee]

I miss Buff.

 

[Jetsfan79]

I am thinking we don't see him until round two unless we fall behind in round one.

That's a scary thought if true... because Maurice said Buff is closer to returning than Morrissey

 

[Cellee]

Buff will be back by the start of the playoffs

 

[JetsNut]

I saw him at kings head on st. patty’s day and he was drinking a beer, so he may not be out of shape, but he is certainly indulging

Whoa drinking a beer! Hull and company used to drink multiple beers between periods!!!

 

[Tom ServoMST3K]

Back skating now

 

[jetdiehard]

Buff will be back March 31..... the deadline for ice fishing.

 

[jefferoni]

 

[Derfel]

So much for that "Ace Burpee" rumour...!

 

[backwards motion]

My memory could be decieving, but.. I remember times (sometimes I don't know if I had been sleeping or not) when even some fans were like he's not worth the contract that he's in. One way or another, for my opinion. He is a game changer. Attitude, physical play (even when the passes aren't that good ), it's something we need in the playoffs. We already had Armia shipped to Montreal. Feels weird. He was willing to play the gritty game without his potential (since first he was seen as a scorer when drafted) in lower lines, no problem. And Buff has a bigger role. We may have the weapons to score on everyone, blowout even when everyone's clicking.

But when the teams not there and needs to be, we need Buff to bring the smash. It may be a in-game thing or even just that fans get behind us better so when games matter. Everyone is there!

 

[Atoyot]

So much for that "Ace Burpee" rumour...!

Not that I think Ace Burpee was correct, but this doesn't disprove his rumor.

 

[Jets 31]

I really feel sorry for whoever we play in playoffs if a completely healed , and RESTED Buff is back .

 

[MrBoJangelz71]

So much for that "Ace Burpee" rumour...!

what was the rumour?

 

[kanadalainen]

what was the rumour?

Essentially that the big man was exploring options for corrective surgery on the ankle. Surgery = long recovery time.

I agree with @Kyosama - his recent return to the ice is not mutually exclusive of a different fix. But I am pretty pleased that he is practicing and skating.

 

[Jets 31]

Essentially that the big man was exploring options for corrective surgery on the ankle. Surgery = long recovery time.

I agree with @Kyosama - his recent return to the ice is not mutually exclusive of a different fix. But I am pretty pleased that he is practicing and skating.

I don't know , if he needed surgery wouldn't they just have shut him down for the season by now and do the surgery ? I don't think Maurice would make a point of saying he's skating again either if he needs surgery .

 

[Tom ServoMST3K]

Edit: there was a "top 5 most important jets players" and I had buff and jomo in there. Got some pushback on that.

I'm smugly stating I was right.

 

[Gotaf7]

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No doubt having Buff and JoMo back will be a massive upgrade going into the playoffs, I hope they don’t rush Buff back thinking that they have to win the division.

 

[Tom ServoMST3K]

No doubt having Buff and JoMo back will be a massive upgrade going into the playoffs, I hope they don’t rush Buff back thinking that they have to win the division.

I bet buff would be back already if it was playoffs

 

[Howard Chuck]

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Edit: there was a "top 5 most important jets players" and I had buff and jomo in there. Got some pushback on that.

I'm smugly stating I was right.

Hey, when you're right, you're right! Flaunt it

 

[Jets 31]

Buff is a very big missing piece , there is no player like him and then you take out Morrissey too , i'm surprised we have done as well as we have without those 2 guys not in our lineup . Huge bonus going into the playoffs if both are back .

 

[Heldig]

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Edit: there was a "top 5 most important jets players" and I had buff and jomo in there. Got some pushback on that.

I'm smugly stating I was right.

Holy crap. That is frightening.

Now it would be cool to see the same graphs for all the potential first round opponents. Pretty sure the curves are going in the other direction.

 

[Jets 31]

Holy crap. That is frightening.

Now it would be cool to see the same graphs for all the potential first round opponents. Pretty sure the curves are going in the other direction.

I'll bet if you took out Tampa's 2 best defenseman for almost half the season , even they would feel it . There is just no replacing Buff and Morrissey , can't be done .

 

[Heldig]

I'll bet if you took out Tampa's 2 best defenseman for almost half the season , even they would feel it . There is just no replacing Buff and Morrissey , can't be done .

For sure. Doesn't negate the fact the team is in a wicked downslide for a long time.

Lets hope the curve goes the right direction for the playoffs!!

 

[kanadalainen]

I don't know , if he needed surgery wouldn't they just have shut him down for the season by now and do the surgery ? I don't think Maurice would make a point of saying he's skating again either if he needs surgery .

Yes, you are right. However it could also be a bit of "needs vs wants". Surgery is not always the best option, especially if one considers immediate down time and the quality of the surgery etc. It injects a modicum of chaos. The overarching consideration may be that Buff is so important to this team that placing him back in as soon as is safe is likely the best option. One which I like, too.

 

[Howard Chuck]

For sure GORD!. Doesn't negate the fact the team is in a wicked downslide for a long time.

Lets hope the curve goes the right direction for the playoffs!!

I had to....