Injury Report: Raffi Torres (post suspension, dealing with December procedure, rehab)

[Fistfullofbeer]

If only we had a guy like Ben Smith who could slide onto the roster and take a regular spin on the 4th line instead of guys like Brown.

But where are we going to find a guy like Ben Smith now?

Don't you worry. The TDL is still a bit away. It will be done!

 

[Coily]

Didn't make the road trip with Cudda. Smith didn't either if anyone cares.

 

[LadyStanley]

Torres did not dress for Saturday's game. Smith did.

 

[sr228]

Posted this in the recalls thread but Torres has been recalled to the Sharks.

Based on his play in the AHL, he's nowhere even close to being ready to suit up for an NHL game.

 

[SharksFan1]

Posted this in the recalls thread but Torres has been recalled to the Sharks.

Based on his play in the AHL, he's nowhere even close to being ready to suit up for an NHL game.

Why are they recalling him? Is this just to put him back on LTIR?

 

[bigwillie]

Why are they recalling him? Is this just to put him back on LTIR?

I'm assuming they were forced to recall him because he was down on a conditioning stint for two weeks. I'm not sure of the exact rules, but they will probably either throw him on LTIR or put him on waivers to send him back down to the A.

 

[stator]

Why are they recalling him? Is this just to put him back on LTIR?

My guess is insurance requires him to play at least one game in the NHL.

 

[sr228]

Why are they recalling him? Is this just to put him back on LTIR?

They had to, his conditioning assignment was up.

 

[Anomie2029]

I'm assuming they were forced to recall him because he was down on a conditioning stint for two weeks. I'm not sure of the exact rules, but they will probably either throw him on LTIR or put him on waivers to send him back down to the A.

Hopefully this.

 

[sr228]

Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie
Raffi Torres on waivers.

And there you go...

Doesn't really help a ton with the cap situation but he can get playing time in the AHL.

Edit: LS, I didn't really think it was worth a new thread so I didn't start one. Maybe just a title change for this one?

 

[The Great John Scott]

No way he'll get claimed.

I know things don't look great for Raffi's future, but hopefully he can continue rehabbing and come back up and make an impact.

 

[Barrie22]

Hopefully this.

Putting torres on waivers does absolutely no good for the sharks.

 

[CrazedZooChimp]

Putting torres on waivers does absolutely no good for the sharks.

Well, it means he can keep playing the A, and maybe then there's a chance he'll rehab over time.

 

[Led Zappa]

Well, it means he can keep playing the A, and maybe then there's a chance he'll rehab over time.

Yeah, and saves us a little cap space. It's not nothing. Many teams have faced this situation. At least Torres ain't a $4M or $5M guy.

 

[Pavelski2112]

I'll take the $950k less in cap.

At this point, it's incredibly unlikely that he'll ever come back to game shape, but I'm willing to give him as much time as possible. He can make so much of a difference when he's healthy, even if he won't ever be back at 100%.

 

[Alwalys]

the roster spot is also valuable

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

Goodrow deserves to be called up. He's more valuable than either Brown or Zubrus on the 4th line.

 

[Led Zappa]

Goodrow deserves to be called up. He's more valuable than either Brown or Zubrus on the 4th line.

Meh, he hasn't shown me jack. I hear he's been better on the Cuda and maybe he deserves another shot, but Zubrus has been fine and Brown is in for a reason Goodrow can't supply whether you like it or not, so it's not a choice between the two.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

Meh, he hasn't shown me jack. I hear he's been better on the Cuda and maybe he deserves another shot, but Zubrus has been fine and Brown is in for a reason Goodrow can't supply whether you like it or not, so it's not a choice between the two.

He has 14 goals in 31 games. He has offensive ability and is capable of playing a checking role. Zubrus is only now capable of the latter. I'm aware of what Brown brings, and at times it's needed, but the team is better more often than not with him not in the lineup.

 

[Led Zappa]

He has 14 goals in 31 games. He has offensive ability and is capable of playing a checking role. Zubrus is only now capable of the latter. I'm aware of what Brown brings, and at times it's needed, but the team is better more often than not with him not in the lineup.

Well, we'll have the spot soon, so call him up and give him a shot here and there. Zubrus is old and can use the rest. I just think that at worst it's a wash except that Z has veteran experience useful during a PO run. If Goodrow excels considerably above what he provided before then all the better.

 

[Juxtaposer]

Meh, he hasn't shown me jack. I hear he's been better on the Cuda and maybe he deserves another shot, but Zubrus has been fine and Brown is in for a reason Goodrow can't supply whether you like it or not, so it's not a choice between the two.

Goodrow has certainly shown me "jack". However I agree that he isn't a huge upgrade on Zubrus and would therefore be better served in the AHL.

On topic: Y'all are gonna have to get used to the fact that Raffi Torres is never playing an NHL game again. Oh, what a shame.

 

[DonskoiDonscored]

It doesn't matter what offensive or defensive capabilities Torres has, he can't skate or stay healthy. He's done.