Bobby Ryan Injures Groin at Practice

by Jen Neale on Sep 18, 2011 2:12 PM PDT in Training Camp

JEN:

As I originally posted in the FanShot (and on my Twitter account @WhatWouldJNDo), Bobby Ryan injured his groin during a drill at training camp today. You could tell he was injured by the sound he made while running the drill. I could tell it wasn't a knee because he wasn't favoring either leg, but instead was doubled over as he made his way to the bench.

Birthday Boy and resident Bobby Ryan Fanboy Robby, confirmed (via the Ducks official twitter account) that Ryan would not be missing any time with the groin injury, and is expected to compete in tomorrow's scrimmage.

Here are pictures of Ryan after injuring his groin and skating to the bench:

Groin injuries are not to be taken lightly, especially when it happens to a player of Ryan's caliber. Even if Ryan does feel that Advil and ice will do the trick, expect the coaching and training staff not to push Ryan beyond his normal limits. I believe that tomorrow's team scrimmage will be a good indicator of just how hurt Ryan actually is. If he only takes a few shifts, I'd count him as doubtful for the Ducks first scrimmage versus the Coyotes on Tuesday. For a team that's doing everything it can to have a strong start, healing Ryan's aggravated groin should be one of the top priorities.

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A slow start is one thing. Bobby Ryan battling a groin injury all year is another. Sit him.

by Daniel AC on Sep 18, 2011 6:09 PM PDT via mobile reply actions

Agreed, you don’t take any chances with a groin injury.

by kvd123 on Sep 18, 2011 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Im with you. We know what we have in Ryan so playing him in the preseason wont tell us what we dont know already. His ice time can go to some rookies so that we may see what exactly we have to work with this year. It is a win/win sort of.

by Newport Rebel on Sep 18, 2011 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Some place in SD...

Robby is in tears.

by Newport Rebel on Sep 18, 2011 6:52 PM PDT reply actions

Tears of joy

I about had a heart attack when I saw Jen’s first tweet this morning. It was a crappy way to start a birthday :-)

It sounds like he’s OK, and that’s all that matters. But I agree with the sentiments above. Give him all the time he needs to heal.

by PhantomPretender on Sep 18, 2011 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Well happy B Day man.

Yeah Bobby has looked good at camp. No need to rush him back. Let him heal up and be ready for October.

by Newport Rebel on Sep 18, 2011 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Thanks!

Glad to hear he looks good. One of the things I distinctly remember from last year’s camp was how bad his balance was. I really think he could have a fantastic year this year. I think people will key on Perry and Getz and he should be the open man more often than not.

by PhantomPretender on Sep 18, 2011 9:43 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions