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Sabres' Sam Carrick injury news isn't good for Bruins playoff series
TL;DR
Sam Carrick of the Buffalo Sabres will miss the opening round of the playoffs against the Boston Bruins due to injury. The team is uncertain about his return timeline.
Key points
- Sam Carrick acquired by Sabres before trade deadline
- Carrick will miss the opening round against Bruins
- Sabres uncertain about Carrick's return timeline
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When the Buffalo Sabres acquired Sam Carrick before the NHL trade deadline, the hope was that he'd be a quality playoff contributor.
Right now, though, the Sabres are hoping Carrick can just return to the ice at some point from injury.
Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff told reporters on Thursday that Carrick won't be available to play at all in the opening round series against the Boston Bruins, which will begin on Sunday.
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The 34-year old center Carrick began this season with the New York Rangers. In that tough situation, he played 60 games and had 10 points (4 goals, 6 assists).
Carrick hit the ice flying when he joined the Sabres. He played 13 games with Buffalo in the regular season and scored 5 goals with 1 assist for 6 points.
He's also doing his usual physical routine, with 20 hits already with the Sabres. And he's keeping up his faceoff level, winning 57.3% of the draws he's taken in a Buffalo uniform.
He's the kind of guy that helps in a bottom-six role during the postseason, and he's certainly a likeable player for Sabres fans thanks to his grit.
The Sabres are in the postseason for the first time since April 2011.
For Carrick to take part, it sounds like Buffalo will have to advance to the next round, at least.
Q&A
What is the status of Sam Carrick's injury for the playoffs?
Sam Carrick will not be available to play in the opening round of the playoffs against the Boston Bruins.
When does the Sabres vs. Bruins playoff series start?
The playoff series between the Buffalo Sabres and the Boston Bruins begins on Sunday.
What impact does Sam Carrick's injury have on the Sabres' playoff chances?
Carrick's absence is seen as a setback for the Sabres, who hoped he would be a key contributor in the playoffs.
