FilthyNote*
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Thats exactly what I was hearing about him too. Some of the Blues beat writers like Jeremy Rutherford think he deserves a spot on the team. He really said his play against Colorado was fantastic. Lots of opportunities to score and stripping duchene of the puck was icing on the cake. Personally I would like to see him play before I make any judgments but from what I am hearing... he is the real deal.Not saying you're wrong, I didn't see the game, but by listening to the Colorado radio play by play, it sounded like he had several chances. Stripped Duchene of the puck and immediately got a scoring chance, few just-missed shots, and he was involved in some chippiness and shoving.
Outside of Backes, Pietrangelo, Allen, and possibly Nikitin, it seemed like Grachev was involved the most.
Until I see him play I think he should be in the AHL but be told that he is the first call-up for any forward that goes down.He needs a full season in Peoria imo. The kid needs to be patient and work his tail off for a year and be ready to make the jump next year. With Langs and Arnott gone next year, there will be room for him if he's ready. He also could be a first call up this year too to fill in and get his feet wet.