Injury Report: Boychuk done for season (surgery in off-season)

[DarkHorse2]

Weight said defenseman Johnny Boychuk’s season is over. Boychuk has been dealing with a lower-body issue that might require offseason surgery

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[BrockLobster]

I Didn't even know he was hurt. Granted I haven't paid much attention in the last month

 

[islesfan186]

His body is breaking down. He misses more and more games each season.

72, 70, 66, 58 games played in that order since he became a member of the team. No bueno

 

[Glory Days]

I doubt his body holds up for the last 4 years on his deal. His minutes need to be reduced going forward. His body isn't going to hold up playing 22 minutes a night. He needs to play 60 games and 18 minutes a night. Isles really need a top pairing D.

 

[Hunn]

I doubt his body holds up for the last 4 years on his deal. His minutes need to be reduced going forward. His body isn't going to hold up playing 22 minutes a night. He needs to play 60 games and 18 minutes a night. Isles really need a top pairing D.

The same with Leddy: both are serviceable 2nd pair defensemen, but asked to do too much. Leddy is an OD, hence his +/-. Boychuk is much more physical, hence his injuries. All's on Snow.

 

[seafoam]

I Didn't even know he was hurt. Granted I haven't paid much attention in the last month

Boychuk is literally always hurt, even when he’s healthy.

 

[periferal]

If you could get the Boychuk, Ladd, Cizikas, and Clutterbuck deals off the books now, I'd be ok filling in all their spots with a cloned Tanner Fritz.

 

[SI90]

Maybe we’ll get 40 games out of him next year.

 

[Lights911]

His body just can’t hold up the top pairing minutes anymore, each year he misses more and more games

 

[Riseonfire]

Is surgery confirmed? Title implies it, article says maybe.

 

[Richie Daggers Crime]

His body just can’t hold up the top pairing minutes anymore

His ability level never could, really.

 

[DarkHorse2]

Is surgery confirmed? Title implies it, article says maybe.

He confirmed he's having surgery tomorrow and that it's fixing something that's been an issue for a while.

 

[ThreeLeftSkates]

The guy who gave our blueline some swagger. Just to have Snow and Weight take it all away with their foolishness.

 

[Sparksrus3]

If you could get the Boychuk, Ladd, Cizikas, and Clutterbuck deals off the books now, I'd be ok filling in all their spots with a cloned Tanner Fritz.

Personally I have never thought the Boychuk contract was that bad. I was thrilled he re signed with us . The team needed him and everything he brought as a player. Injuries aside of course
As for the Ladd Cizikas Clutterbuck line . Just yuk no matter how you look at the contracts

 

[Isles Junkie]

Considering how long we've been out of it, why didn't they elect to have the surgery earlier? Why risk further damage?

 

[doublechili]

Considering how long we've been out of it, why didn't they elect to have the surgery earlier? Why risk further damage?

If he missed games that would have made the Isles more likely to lose. Losing would make us more likely to win the lottery. If we win the lottery, we'd draft Dahlin. Dahlin is a defenseman who would cut into Boychuk's ice time. So, that's why.

 

[Satan'sIsland81]

If he missed games that would have made the Isles more likely to lose. Losing would make us more likely to win the lottery. If we win the lottery, we'd draft Dahlin. Dahlin is a defenseman who would cut into Boychuk's ice time. So, that's why.

Other than us losing more without Boychuk in the lineup, which is true, there is nothing else that makes sense in your post.

 

[periferal]

Personally I have never thought the Boychuk contract was that bad. I was thrilled he re signed with us . The team needed him and everything he brought as a player. Injuries aside of course
As for the Ladd Cizikas Clutterbuck line . Just yuk no matter how you look at the contracts

I agree with Boychuk, but really it was obvious the contract was going to be a bit of an albatross towards the end. That said, the rest of the contracts are anywhere from stupid to horrible.

 

[doublechili]

Other than us losing more without Boychuk in the lineup, which is true, there is nothing else that makes sense in your post.

Sometimes I , and sometimes I don't. It's kinda random. I leave it up to you guys to figure it out.

 

[Sparksrus3]

I agree with Boychuk, but really it was obvious the contract was going to be a bit of an albatross towards the end. That said, the rest of the contracts are anywhere from stupid to horrible.

We've got 5 more years of
LW Andrew Laddbatross - C Casey Cizikbatross and RW Calbatross Clutttheheckwassnowthinkingerbuck

 

[periferal]

We've got 5 more years of
LW Andrew Laddbatross - C Casey Cizikbatross and RW Calbatross Clutttheheckwassnowthinkingerbuck

I wonder what the Wild could trade Nino for now...

 

[YearlyLottery]

He confirmed he's having surgery tomorrow and that it's fixing something that's been an issue for a while.

Too bad Tavares can't have surgery for that loser attitude by not trying in a contract year.

 

[ThreeLeftSkates]

Too bad Tavares can't have surgery for that loser attitude by not trying in a contract year.

I understand John is working on his goalie skills this off season. Do you think that will help?
If not, what did you expect from him?