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Buffalo Sabers: Shock! Owen Power may be injured long-term!
Buffalo Sabers defenseman Owen Power suffered a possible serious leg injury in the game against the Florida Panthers.
Buffalo Sabers: Shock! Owen Power may be injured long-term!
Buffalo Sabers defenseman Owen Power may have suffered a serious leg injury. This reported Yahoo Sports and referred to head coach Lindy Ruff's concerns about his player's condition. The situation is considered serious, although the exact time frame for Power's return remains uncertain.
Power was injured in the second period of a game against the Florida Panthers after being hit by a check from Carter Verhaeghe. Ruff expressed concern that Power could potentially be out "week-to-week" and that he could spend the majority of the upcoming offseason rehabilitating. This news hits the Sabers hard as the team begins its final regular season home series against the Toronto Maple Leafs, where Ruff is also seeking his 900th career win.
Current injury situation with the Sabres
In addition to Owen Power's potential downtime, the Sabers have several other injured players. Beck Malenstyn, a center who last played against the Panthers, also will not be with the team as he suffered an injury on Saturday and now requires an AHL call-up to fill out the fourth line. Jordan Greenway is dealing with a lower body injury that has kept him out of action since March 23, and Josh Norris is dealing with an adductor injury that has ended his season since March 12.
With the numerous injuries on board, the question of player rehabilitation arises. Loud Atos Clinics Defenders have the highest probability of injuries in ice hockey (72.1%). Direct contact injuries in particular are common, with more than 76% of injuries occurring as a result of such. Shoulder and knee injuries are common among hockey players and can result in extended downtime.
Power, who may need a significant portion of the offseason to rehab, will have his teammates, including Tage Thompson, supporting him during this difficult time. Thompson expressed that it is always difficult to see teammates injured, but there are also positive aspects to be seen in rehabilitation. The Sabers now need to concentrate on the upcoming games and make the best possible use of the remaining opportunities in the season.