Blake Out for a "couple of weeks", Couture and Ferriero sent to Worcester

Nothing specific on the injury (the usual "upper body" business), but Blake does have his left arm in a sling and mentioned having shoulder surgery before. I'm sure if he needed to go under the knife he would have already, so there's no need to worry about this ending up there.

[UPDATE] An email from AHL broadcaster Eric Lindquist tipped us off on this one, and expect to see it on WTC (it's there now) as the day progresses. Both Couture and Ferriero were sent to Worcester, so it leads us to believe that one of Mitchell, Vesce (H/T cerise) or Setoguchi is ready to return to action. On a side note, it seems that McGinn has impressed more than just Plank and I in his recent NHL stint, as he'll be staying up while Ferriero is sent to the AHL for the first time this year.

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That sucks.

But at least it’s not worse. You know, I was quite pleased with what I saw from Vlasic last night, and Joslin is fitting in just fine in Blake’s absence.

However, if Boyle keeps playing half the game, Blake’s injury could have some long term effects on #22.

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by That'll Cheech You on Nov 8, 2009 9:52 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, I was surprised they were even putting Boyle out in the 3rd period on the PP. I hope McLellan does give some more icetime to Demers and Joslin. I certainly feel like they’re earned it. Hopefully the time off due to the injury keeps Blake fresh for the playoffs without getting Boyle injured or tired.

by tarlinian on Nov 8, 2009 12:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed.

Especially since he will potentially play in the Olympics, he could be drained by the postseason.

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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Nov 8, 2009 1:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Sooooo...no more game recaps?

by cyoung on Nov 8, 2009 12:45 PM PST via mobile reply actions 0 recs

coughs

couchtarts does recaps…

but seriously, with all the stuff these guys are busting out, I’m not sure how they’d find the time to recap.

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That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife

by CTGray on Nov 8, 2009 2:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

We'll get to it eventually...

(As in midseason), but you can read a game recap anywhere. Like Gray said, we’re busting out an article a day, so the recaps fell by the wayside a bit.

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by That'll Cheech You on Nov 8, 2009 2:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I know, I know. I’m just giving you guys shit. I actually enjoy the statistical analysis pieces best. Keep it up!

by cyoung on Nov 8, 2009 3:13 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg @ the update

Mitchell or Seto come back I don’t care which one. Both preferably.

And I wonder what its like to first play professionally in the NHL then go to the AHL. Think Ferriero will be hazed or something?

-The dude responsible for this mess

by idunno723 on Nov 8, 2009 2:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I dunno how I feel about this. There’s so many good new players — who do you keep up and who do you send back down?

Couture really showed up the last two games which makes me want to keep seeing more of him. (OT: my girlfriend is going to start wearing a shirt that says “Couture” across the chest.)

I didn’t really understand the hype about Ferrerio at first, but he’s been pretty solid the last few games. I’d almost rather see Couture on than Ferrerio because he’s been more impressive lately.

I guess when it comes right down to it, I can see McGinn getting the nod instead. It’s good to rotate a few players up to give them a chance before there’s injuries and they have to be thrown onto the fire.

Also, correct me if I’m wrong, but couldn’t this also mean that Vesce’s back? I didn’t notice anything about him sent down, so I assume that’s still a possibility.

by cerise on Nov 8, 2009 2:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Vesce is now officially on the IR.

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by That'll Cheech You on Nov 8, 2009 2:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

i.e. he hasn’t been skating.

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by That'll Cheech You on Nov 8, 2009 2:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for the catch. sharks.nhl.com didn’t list him there.

by cerise on Nov 8, 2009 2:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

That's interesting.

Because he was as of yesterday. At this point, though, I don’t think they prefer Vesce over Ferriero, so if Vesce was back, I don’t think they send Ferriero down.

However, just reading WTC, it looks like Vesce is closer than Setoguchi, so I’ll go ahead and update.

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by That'll Cheech You on Nov 8, 2009 2:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I can see it either way. Vesce was on a streak when he went down.

Besides — I wouldn’t put it past TM to know something I didn’t.

by cerise on Nov 8, 2009 2:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

OT but

are you all watching the tweets explosion over the NHLPA right now? Interim Ombudsman resigned. I’m watching the tweet fest to try and gain a better understand of what all this means.

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That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife

by CTGray on Nov 8, 2009 2:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

NO! NOT MY SWEET PRINCE LOGAN!

GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

No more man love, Sharks players. You keep breaking my man-heart. Eheeh!~!

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by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Nov 8, 2009 2:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

looks like Seto may be back...

from DP:

“UPDATE at 4:39 P.M.: A Sharks spokesman did get back to me, saying that, yes, he’d also speculate that injured players are getting ready to return. And he wouldn’t necessarily rule out Devin Setoguchi among the candidates to be back in the lineup.”

by Megs on Nov 8, 2009 4:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

One of Gooch, Ewok, or Torreh potentially back Tuesday?

I Like!

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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Nov 8, 2009 6:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I’m glad to see McGinn staying up over Ferriero. He’s been a beast this year since getting called back up, and has formed some pretty awesome chemistry with Nichol and Orts on the third line. I’ve especially been impressed with his speed and tenacity on the forecheck. Good call!

It would be awesome to see Gooch back! Although Vesce getting back works for me too.

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by ZeroIndulgence on Nov 8, 2009 7:46 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I turned off the lights in my house, and cranked up the BoyzIIMen ' So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday"

All in honor of the kid you call a bust, but don’t realize he’s the second coming of Jesus, on skates.

*sadface

lolz

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by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Nov 9, 2009 6:00 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Oh, and another thing.

Fairy-O’s getting sent back to the Woo, and he got top-line treatment with Heatley and Thornton. Couture’s not a checking line forward. If he was on the top line, he’s probably have a bazillion goals a game.

I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.

by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Nov 9, 2009 6:04 AM PST reply actions 0 recs