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Brad Boyes is suffering from the flu and didn't practice with Sabres.
Boyes is certainly questionable to play tomorrow against the Devils. He has three goals and 11 points through 35 games.
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Boyes moves down from the second line to the third. The Mississauga, Ontario native scored three goals and 10 points in 31 games. Should he continue not producing, expect his minutes to only decrease.
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Boyes has three goals and 10 points over 25 games. Expect him to get another crack at a scoring line, especially is the Sabres are hit with more injuries.
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Looks like Brad Boyes will draw back into the lineup and play on the second line. The Mississauga, Ont. native scored two goals and eight points through 21 games before getting hurt.
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Brad Boyes and Pat Kaleta, too.
Boyes continues to make strides towards getting healthy but will not play tonight. The former team ironman scored two goals and eight points in his first 21 games.
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Boyes practiced on the third line but won't play tomorrow night. The former team ironman scored two goals and eight points in his first 21 games.
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#Sabres Brad Boyes has a chance of playing Thursday.
Boyes has skated for the a few days now which is a good sign for the wounded forward. With injuries to Jochen Hecht, Nathan Gerbe and Ville Leino, he should receive elevated playing time.
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#Sabres Brad Boyes on the ice in the red non-contact jersey this morning.
Boyes has skated for the second consecutive day which is a good sign for the wounded forward. With injuries to Jochen Hecht, Nathan Gerbe and Ville Leino, he should receive elevated playing time.
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Boyes and Myers progressing and skating on their own
Boyes takes the next step but likely won't return for another couple of weeks. The former ironman scored two goals and eight points in 21 games this season.
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Brad Boyes got hurt against the Bruins, and he's not expected back for sometime.
The former ironman is expected to miss significant time with this recent injury. If the Sabres don't place him on IR, you may want to look for a better option. The former 43-goal scorer has posted only two through his first 21 games.
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#Sabres Brad Boyes will miss a "period of time."
Boyes left tonight's game with a lower-body injury. The former ironman has played in over 500 consecutive games. Expect the team to call someone up from Rochester.
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Boyes moves down to the second PP unit. The former 43-goal scorer has posted only two through his first 20 games which likely pushed Lindy Ruff's hand.
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Brad Boyes worked on the power-play unit with Thomas Vanek and Jason Pominville.
Sounds like Boyes could see some PP time with the top unit, taking it away from center Luke Adam.
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Buffalo, NY (WGR 550) -- The Sabres Brad Boyes got suspended two preseason games for an elbow in the Leafs game here in Buffalo.
This suspension has no effect on his regular season statistics.
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Boyes will start the season on the fourth line, which should limit his overall minutes. Boyes managed five goals and 14 points over 21 games, which would put him around the 20-goal, 50+ points range range over a full season. He is incredibly unlikely to hit those totals on the fourth line.
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Boyes will be allowed to rejoin the team for their October 4 preseason game in Germany against Adler Mannheim.
Boyes will only miss two preseason games which does not affect his fantasy value. Boyes scored 17 goals and 55 points last season splitting time between the Buffalo Sabres and St. Louis Blues. He figures to start the season on the third line but could get similar production on an upbeat Sabres offense.
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Hecht left practice early Sunday after getting clipped near the mouth and needing stitches. "A couple guys a little nicked up," coach Lindy Ruff said. "Jochen has missed a couple days, Brad Boyes has missed a couple days, with nothing but minor stuff. It looks like they should be back on the ice tomorrow."
Sounds like nothing to worry about regarding either player. Boyes managed five goals and 14 points over 21 games, which would put him around the 20-goal, 50+ points range range over a full season.
Brad Boyes is expected to drop down from his spot as the second-line center to play with Cody McCormick and Mike Grier; both McCormick and Boyes can play center and wing.
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