Caines watches and waits

NEW GLASGOW - This was supposed to be a season to remember for Timmy Caines.
An original Crusher, the Stephenville, N.L. native suffered a right knee injury in September during a game at Summerside, and has been sidelined ever since.
"They still don't know if it's completely torn," said Caines, 20, who had been expected to be a key penalty killer for the Crushers as they embarked on a their Fred Page Cup year.
He added he hopes to have arthroscopic surgery next month and is aiming for a February return. Caines would like to avoid having reconstructive surgery until the off-season.
In recent Weeks, the winger has been doing some skating during team practices, but that's a far cry from the rigours of actual games.
"I don't have full movement, I can't bend it completely," he said.
"Now that I'm out skating, I'm having some fun, but watching games is the worst. I'm just trying to contribute to the team any way I can."
Coach Troy Ryan said if Caines does get clearance to play, he'd be welcomed back, as long as the knee can handle the physical pounding after such a layoff.
"Not many teams would have kept him around," Ryan said. "We're waiting to see if he can be eligible to play."