Injury Report: Sammy Blais out for the season. (Torn ACL)

[The Crypto Guy]

One of the best writers literally just wrote yesterday that he was done for the season.

Get your shit together lol. This isn’t a fluid situation like Lindgren’s.

That would be Mollie. She’s pretty terrible.

 

[EdJovanovski]

Stage is set for Blais to return for the SCF vs the Blues...and for him to subsequently get turnstyled and cause the Cup-winning goal scored by Buch.

And Buch doesn’t even crack a smile after scoring the cup winning goal in OT, just awkwardly points to the player who passed to him

 

[Peltz]

Blais and Goodrow coming back would be such a huge win for this team. You're talking about taking Reaves and Rooney out of the lineup all together. Add Motte with these two and you really have another 3rd line that you could throw into a matchup game against top 6 players.

Yea, that would be nuts. We'd be super deep at that point... well not at center. But you get my point.

 

[HatTrick Swayze]

And Buch doesn’t even crack a smile after scoring the cup winning goal in OT, just awkwardly points to the player who passed to him

I'm picturing another take of this:

 

[dshea19]

Ultimately, the true test is going to be how hard he practices and how much he knee reacts to it. If he can go hard and his knee has minimal to zero swelling and pain, he probably is coming back.

 

[LionsHeart]

Our season survived long enough to see the possible return of Sammy Blais. Wow.

 

[Kakko Schmakko]

What is the status update? Shouldn't he be close to ready to play by now?

 

[The New Russian Five]

What is the status update? Shouldn't he be close to ready to play by now?

Last I read he is still in a non-contact jersey. If he returns to play, it would likely be in the finals. But even then, that is asking a lot from a player who hasn't played in over a half year to just jump into the Stanley Cup finals.

 

[1Knee1T]

He's in a regular jersey for the first time today.

 

[bleedblue94]

He's in a regular jersey for the first time today.

if strome is out than do you see blais in with motte moving up or would they consider scratching reaves? I really struggle to see reaves scratched though right or wrong...

 

[Machinehead]

Wouldn't be surprised if Goodrow is the one who's out. Gallant seems way more concerned about him.

 

[WojtekWolski86]

if strome is out than do you see blais in with motte moving up or would they consider scratching reaves? I really struggle to see reaves scratched though right or wrong...

Strome is skating. Blais hasn't played in 6 months. IF you do dress him its in the SCF when he has another 2 weeks to test his knee. This notion that is going from the sideline for that long and just step in and play HIS game which is taking the body is iffy at best.

 

[Captain Lindy]

if strome is out than do you see blais in with motte moving up or would they consider scratching reaves? I really struggle to see reaves scratched though right or wrong...

I doubt Reaves will be scratched. He needs to keep Maroon in check.

 

[Machinehead]

Gallant will scratch Zibanejad before he scratches Reaves lol

 

[Chaels Arms]

If everyone is healthy I think Gallant would scratch Kakko first to get Blais in.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

If everyone is healthy I think Gallant would scratch Kakko first to get Blais in.

He was way too good last game to scratch.

 

[Chaels Arms]

He was way too good last game to scratch.

Yet he only got 10 minutes of ice time. He got significantly less ice time than both his "kid line" linemates. Usually whenever it's bench shortening time for Gallant Kakko is the one who takes the biggest hit.

I am not saying what I believe should happen, I am saying what I believe is likeliest to happen given Gallant's usage of players.

 

[bleedblue94]

I doubt Reaves will be scratched. He needs to keep Maroon in check.

I agree with this

 

[IDvsEGO]

Yet he only got 10 minutes of ice time. He got significantly less ice time than both his "kid line" linemates. Usually whenever it's bench shortening time for Gallant Kakko is the one who takes the biggest hit.

I am not saying what I believe should happen, I am saying what I believe is likeliest to happen given Gallant's usage of players.

Chytil got pp1 time once strome was out, and Laf was on pp2.
That’s it. That’s the difference.

 

[bleedblue94]

Strome is skating. Blais hasn't played in 6 months. IF you do dress him its in the SCF when he has another 2 weeks to test his knee. This notion that is going from the sideline for that long and just step in and play HIS game which is taking the body is iffy at best.

Blais has been skating for weeks I believe, he didn't just get on the ice. That being said I agree with you for the most part but what I find fascinating is to see if a lineup spot opens up will they go blais, rooney, or hunt.

 

[LokiDog]

Blais is only in if one of Strome/Goodrow can’t go. Which is possible. Otherwise, there’s no one coming out of the lineup for a guy who has no feel for game rhythm right now. Not Reaves, not Kakko.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

We could use him in this series honestly.

I'd 10000% throw him into the next one if we get there. Colorado struggles against the cycle.

 

[Chaels Arms]

Chytil got pp1 time once strome was out, and Laf was on pp2.
That’s it. That’s the difference.

Oh, OK, got it. So if Strome wasn't hurt and we didn't have as many power plays than all of Chytil, Kakko and Laf would have played only 10 minutes last game.

Sounds good. That makes me feel better.

 

[WojtekWolski86]

Blais has been skating for weeks I believe, he didn't just get on the ice. That being said I agree with you for the most part but what I find fascinating is to see if a lineup spot opens up will they go blais, rooney, or hunt.

Skating vs skating with contact is significantly different. Testing how that knee holds up with little bump, etc is a significant hurdle. Not to mention he probably has a brace which probably limits mobility and takes time to get used to.

Then there is the mental aspect of coming back from that injury. Blais isn't a finesse player. He gets in the trenches and everyone on Tampa knows what his injury is.

 

[bleedblue94]

Skating vs skating with contact is significantly different. Testing how that knee holds up with little bump, etc is a significant hurdle. Not to mention he probably has a brace which probably limits mobility and takes time to get used to.

Then there is the mental aspect of coming back from that injury. Blais isn't a finesse player. He gets in the trenches and everyone on Tampa knows what his injury is.

Should I say thank you for posting the obvious about injury recovery?

All I said is he has been skating for weeks when you made it sound like people are just suggesting he skated this morning and now he should be immediately put into the lineup. If his knee isn't healthy for contact than he would be wearing a no contact jersey in practice, dont be silly.

As I posted earlier I am just curious IF a lineup spot opens up if they would turn to hunt, rooney, or blais. It obviously depends which spot it is, but the fact you can even consider this now is interesting.