Injury Report: Injury Thread (5/2: Staal/Boyle skate with scratches, Clowe doing off-ice work)

[lJuicel]

I think it was Zipay had ont twitter that Clowe and Boyle were travelling to Washington with the team, I guess that's a good sign.

 

[JohnC]

We were pretty lucky with injuries this season only to have them come now at the worst time. (Aside from Staal, we got lucky Callahan's shoulder wasn't more injured, same goes with Girardi on the Subban slapshot, and Nash making a recovery). I was really hoping Staal would return by the end of the season. I don't like how these injuries affect our chances. I think Clowe being out is going to hurt us and Staal goes without saying.

Don't forget McD

 

[Doctor King Schultz]

Don't forget McD

I couldn't remember what happened to McD. The only thing I remember is that both him and Girardi got injured in the same game. You can add Powe to the list too.

 

[NYR Viper]

I think Boyle's presence will be missed in this series. This is when a 6'7 center is the most crucial. I hope he makes it back soon.

 

[JohnC]

I couldn't remember what happened to McD. The only thing I remember is that both him and Girardi got injured in the same game. You can add Powe to the list too.

Took the hit from Pacioretty and missed a game because of it. Everyone speculated a concussion

 

[RangerBoy]

Staal is a cagey one. Remember he wasn't playing in the Winter Classic and then played.

"I'm not going to ... I'm probably not going to play tomorrow," said Staal, who has been sidelined since being struck in the eye with a puck March 5.

Staal continues to practice with the team in hopes of returning soon. The 26-year-old defenseman missed almost half of last season with a concussion.

"There are good and bad days," he said. "So, keep taking it day by day and hope it keeps getting better."

Ryane Clowe, whose undisclosed injury is believed to be a concussion, and Brian Boyle (lower-body) did not practice with the team Wednesday

http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/hockey/post/_/id/13209/staal-unlikely-for-game-1-vs-caps

 

[haveandare]

I think Staal is going to be ready tomorrow. Not for top pairing minutes, but I think he'll be out there. I mean, if I'm in charge of this for NYR, why let the Caps know that he's going to be back if you can keep them uncertain about it just as easily?

 

[NYR Viper]

I think Staal takes warm-ups at least.

 

[beastly115]

Don't see Staal coming back till game 2 or 3. Doubtful that Clowe or Boyle will play at all this series. Looks like Dorsett is at least another week away. We probably won't see him until game 6 or 7 possibly even the 2nd round.

 

[marciiauzii]

people talking here like we already are in the 2nd round..
Lets get there first then talk about it.
#NYRBelieve

 

[Hi ImHFNYR]

people talking here like we already are in the 2nd round..
Lets get there first then talk about it.
#NYRBelieve

Why? Nothing we say or do here matters or impacts anything else...

 

[rkhum]

Any guesses on when Staal, Boyle, Clowe, and Dorsett return?

 

[beastly115]

Any guesses on when Staal, Boyle, Clowe, and Dorsett return?

My uninformed guess: Staal - game 2 or 3. Dorsett - game 6 or 7. Boyle and Clowe - 2nd round at earliest.

 

[SauceCheese91]

Why? Nothing we say or do here matters or impacts anything else...

Well for the simple reason that we look like ********* Caps fans because if you take a peak at their board thats all they are doing. Most of them are Pejorative Slured though so whatever I guess.

 

[Fitzy]

More painfully cryptic remarks from Staal.

If he plays, we should go with seven defensemen.

 

[BarbaraAlphanse]

More painfully cryptic remarks from Staal.

If he plays, we should go with seven defensemen.

What'd he say now?!

 

[Jabroni]

What'd he say now?!

Read what RangerBoy posted above.

 

[McRanger]

More painfully cryptic remarks from Staal.

If he plays, we should go with seven defensemen.

Agreed. If Staal can play have Eminger dress and take an occasional shift on the 4th line as insurance. Really wouldn't change much. I expect our top 3 lines to play almost every minute.

I would sit Asham but Torts probably sits Kreider.

 

[BarbaraAlphanse]

Read what RangerBoy posted above.

He said that like yesterday/the day before. I thought it was something new today. Didn't he say like the same exact thing last year before the WC?

 

[rkhum]

My uninformed guess: Staal - game 2 or 3. Dorsett - game 6 or 7. Boyle and Clowe - 2nd round at earliest.

Are you kidding?
No Boyle or Clowe for this round?
They are injured THAT bad?

 

[silverfish]

EDIT - Gulitti was wrong at first, no Clowe. Boyle on the ice though.

Boyle and Clowe on ice at Rangers optional. Very good news!

Tom Gulitti ‏@TGfireandice 1m
"Boyle (right leg) and Clowe (undisclosed, possible concussion) among those taking ice for Rangers' optional."

 

[NYR Viper]

I hope one of them is good enough to go tonight. What a boost that would be as opposed to Newbury.

 

[Nanaki]

Pat Leonard ‏@NYDNRangers 1m
Brian Boyle is on the ice this morning

Man if we can at least get Boyle back it would be huge.

 

[Nanaki]

Pat Leonard ‏@NYDNRangers 43s

No Ryane Clowe. Dorsett still in non contact jersey. But Staal and Boyle are both skating this AM. Torts wouldn't reveal lineup. We'll see..

Maybe Staal too? That would be fantastic.

 

[Krams]

Boyle looks fine.