Injury Report: Aaron Ekblad placed on LTIR (regular season over, expected back "sometime" in 1st round)

[Chaos2k7]

I think we need a doctor's opinion on the timetable of his return... does anyone have an idea where Brokin is?

I have a pretty good idea

 

[Jean Luc Discard]

I have a pretty good idea

Let me determine whether if it is a good idea or not...

 

[batting1k]

And so it begins…

Day 0: “nothing structural , a lot better than we expected. We’ll know more tomorrow”

Day 2: “We’ll know more in the next couple of days, nothing overly concerning. Week to week”

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

 

[Android 16]

Good. Let Ekblad heal. No need to return until the games that matter

 

[iam76]

in before Robert hagg for chych rumors

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

I just dont like sometime in 1st round, I would like to hear game 1

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

I just dont like sometime in 1st round, I would like to hear game 1

Nah we gotta make it seem like we don't know when he'll be back. Gotta Tampa this thing correctly

 

[Mogo]

I really do hope we just did a Tampa and he'll be way ready before playoffs just miracously activate him then

 

[Gentle Man]

That's by late April/May

 

[batting1k]

I think we need a doctor's opinion on the timetable of his return... does anyone have an idea where Brokin is?

I'm actually sorta convinced that you're Brokin

 

[Jean Luc Discard]

I'm actually sorta convinced that you're Brokin

We were on the same page, I agree.

 

[radkison]

That's by late April/May

When do playoffs start?

 

[WESEERED]

When do playoffs start?

I believe last game of the season is like April 30

 

[Mase]

With the extra space now, do you think Zito might look to a depth(playoff experienced) goalie?

 

[KW]

With the extra space now, do you think Zito might look to a depth(playoff experienced) goalie?

Maybe Price is looking for something to do.

 

[Mase]

Maybe Price is looking for something to do.

Besides get injured rolling out of bed?

 

[KW]

Besides get injured rolling out of bed?

I thought his rehab had gone well? Must admit I haven’t actually followed him

 

[Mase]

I thought his rehab had gone well? Must admit I haven’t actually followed him

He's dealing with a lot, and I wish him well, but I'd rather go a different direction. Wonder what the asking price is for Greiss

 

[radkison]

I totally hope zito pulls a dolts and trades for someone to put them over the cap and give huge depth for the playoffs


Then we beat Tampa in round 2

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

Nah we gotta make it seem like we don't know when he'll be back. Gotta Tampa this thing correctly

It's true, with it being announced as a high ankle sprain, which is 4-6 weeks, and the first palyoff game May 2nd/3rd, that's more than 6 weeks. S instead of maybe having him back for a couple meaningless games, he comes back game 1 and Florida can take a cap dump to recoup some picks

 

[Prominence Problem]

It's true, with it being announced as a high ankle sprain, which is 4-6 weeks, and the first palyoff game May 2nd/3rd, that's more than 6 weeks. S instead of maybe having him back for a couple meaningless games, he comes back game 1 and Florida can take a cap dump to recoup some picks

So it is possible for them to be a cap dump and acquire some picks?
I was wondering if they are a cap dump team that can maybe send the players to waivers right away and have them play in Charlotte, who is looking toward the big playoff.

 

[Dread Clawz]

So it is possible for them to be a cap dump and acquire some picks?
I was wondering if they are a cap dump team that can maybe send the players to waivers right away and have them play in Charlotte, who is looking toward the big playoff.

Yeah I don't think Seravalli would have said that without hearing something. Hopefully it happens.

 

[WaitingForThatCab]

If he has a high ankle sprain, this isn't a joking matter and he won't be 100% for start of playoffs

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

So it is possible for them to be a cap dump and acquire some picks?
I was wondering if they are a cap dump team that can maybe send the players to waivers right away and have them play in Charlotte, who is looking toward the big playoff.

It is but they would have to be contracts that expire this year, not sure who? Koskinen makes sense as he'd be a nice 3rd goalie and is a UFA and Oilers need an upgrade but he's been a lot better than Smith so I imagine they'd like to keep him as a backup. He would make a lot of sense to both parties though.