Gerbe gone - for now
I really thought through the first weeks of training camp that Nathan Gerbe was a lock for the opening night roster. He's a future star. He had several unreal moments, including his first goal Thursday against Columbus.
But he had a pedestrian game Sunday in Buffalo, and the organization likes to start first-year players in the minors unless they really show it all every time.
"He's had a good camp," coach Lindy Ruff said after Gerbe was one of eight players sent to the minors today. "There's parts of his game that need improvement. I've liked some of the things he's done. It was a good showing for a first camp."
My original prediction, before Gerbe started lighting it up at the opening of camp, was he'd start in Portland and be here before Christmas. So I'll go back with that.
"He's a talented player and I know he'll be back here," Jason Pominville said. "He'll work hard to get back here as quick as possible."
---John Vogl
