Rumor: Fabbri and Barbashev joining Blues for playoffs
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Falco Lombardi
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I'll put it this way:
If Robby Fabbri or Ivan Barbashev actually suit up for the playoffs, something has gone seriously wrong and we have multiple bad injuries.
If Robby Fabbri or Ivan Barbashev actually suit up for the playoffs, something has gone seriously wrong and we have multiple bad injuries.
They'll join the team by skating with them and being in team meetings, they won't be playing. Fabbri would have got a few regular season games if his season ended in time, but there is no way he plays in the playoffs.
David Dennison
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Would it burn a year of their ELC if they play, or would it be a PTO-type "keep it under 9 games" thing?
EastonBlues22
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A lot would need to go wrong for them to burn a year off their ELCs.
I agree with the others that this would be an educational experience more than anything.
RandallRitchey
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It wouldn't, but they can't play because their junior seasons haven't finished.
2 Minute Minor
Hi Keeba!
I think the only real significance of this "announcement" is that the Blues think highly of both players, and they have a real chance of making the roster next year. (Personally I doubt Barbashev does, as he'd benefit more from heavy minutes in the AHL. Fabbri probably is the same, but I still think he makes the team.)
It will be interesting where Rattie is on the depth chart of these three guys next year. He's done well in his call-up, better than I'd have expected. But he also hasn't exactly translated his offense into dangerous chances yet. If he's not scoring at all, his value on the NHL team becomes less.
It will be interesting where Rattie is on the depth chart of these three guys next year. He's done well in his call-up, better than I'd have expected. But he also hasn't exactly translated his offense into dangerous chances yet. If he's not scoring at all, his value on the NHL team becomes less.
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Yup.
They'll be a part of the taxi squad. There for the experience and to serve as emergency backups.
Renard
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It seems to me that the Blues called up Rik Wilson in a similar situation years ago, and he actually played.
I doubt that Fabbri or Barbashev play in the playoffs, but you never know. Maybe we rest some guys in the last game of the regular season, the kids take their place, and impress.
I doubt that Fabbri or Barbashev play in the playoffs, but you never know. Maybe we rest some guys in the last game of the regular season, the kids take their place, and impress.
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For Fabbri, that could be Tuesday. They have been thoroughly dominated in the first two games by Soo and I expect they will likely get swept. Soo seems to be an unstoppable force in the O this season. Fully expect them to win the Memorial Cup.
Dbrownss
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Yea, I havnt watched the games but it looks pretty clear from the score. I was just responding to Renard about them playing Saturday
