Recalled/Assigned: Grigorenko recalled, Schaller and Ruhwedel reassigned (3/20)

[CatsforReinhart]

Compete Grigorenko, compete.

 

[TehDoak]

Compete Grigorenko, compete.

....once last place overall is clinched

 

[26CornerBlitz]

Hamilton just said on WGR that Grigorenko recall/Schaller assignment is an emergency for emergency swap and the Sabres still have one more regular recall.

 

[mikemcburn]

Compete Grigorenko, compete.

Benched with Hodgson & Des at ~7mins into the 2nd period after a puck skipped in the ozone and (according to what I heard of the announcer's assessment) Des didn't get back in time to snag his man. Figures.

Absolutely zero room on Nolan's leash for "certain" players, and apparently Grigorenko is one of those players. Here's hoping the kid at least takes advantage of the bench warming work to rest his travel weary body and get a few good look shifts in the 3rd (if he's allowed).

 

[Reddawg]

Fire Nolan, Murray takes over the bench, Grigorenko takes over 1st line center duties and plays 20 mins a game, Hackett gets every start the rest of the way.

That's how you keep the tank on the tracks.

 

[SiDC1]

Hahaha, that'll work.

 

[Moskau]

Benched with Hodgson & Des at ~7mins into the 2nd period after a puck skipped in the ozone and (according to what I heard of the announcer's assessment) Des didn't get back in time to snag his man. Figures.

So you're not even watching these games? Are you listening on radio with a shift chart open in your browser?

 

[mikemcburn]

So you're not even watching these games? Are you listening on radio with a shift chart open in your browser?

lol. I'm curious - how many people can actually make it thru an entire Sabres game with their eyes glued to a screen AND not be a zombie by the 60th minute of game play?

Anyway, nah, I do flip around though. Center Ice feeds via Shaw to the 42" HDTV on the right and via Rogers thru to the 36" monitor on the left. Really boring games, my eyes are mostly focused on the laptop in front, but I'm looking at diff numbers than you'd imagine

 

[26CornerBlitz]

Mikhail Grigorenko Post-Game (3/21/15) - 2:10 Mins

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[26CornerBlitz]

Sabres' Grigorenko showed some life in Nashville

Paul Hamilton

Mikhail Grigorenko was just muddling through the game in Nashville like he normally does when in the second period he got lose through the right faceoff circle, he took a dangerous shot and then went behind the net to win a battle. The Russian found a wide open Cody Hodgson, but his shot was blocked.

After that play, it seemed like he got a shot of confidence and created some offense in the third period. He had a great opportunity on Pekka Rinne in the slot and beat him, but hit the post.

Ted Nolan had been very vocal about Grigorenko’s poor play his last three or four games up, but heaped praise on him Saturday.

 

[LaFontaineToMogilny]

Sabres' Grigorenko showed some life in Nashville

Super stupid narrative that sub-par beat reporter Paul Hamilton keeps pushing, but yes, it seems that some pieces came together for Grigorenko at the end of the Nashville game.

I am of the mind that Grigorenko probably needs a little time to adjust to the NHL game and that he has the potential to be a very good player for the Sabres. If he can show a Johan Larsson like growth (without the benefit of the Ennis wizard touch) in the last 10 games I would be thrilled.

 

[Duddy]

Grigs needs confidence and trust from his coach to get better. He needs to feeling to be allowed mistakes and not be stabled to the bench for every mistake. Not like it matters if he turns the puck over or some ****. He has to keep working hard and show off some of his skill in the NHL. I think he has it to be a good player, but is too worried about ****ing up.

 

[Montag DP]

Grigs needs confidence and trust from his coach to get better. He needs to feeling to be allowed mistakes and not be stabled to the bench for every mistake. Not like it matters if he turns the puck over or some ****. He has to keep working hard and show off some of his skill in the NHL. I think he has it to be a good player, but is too worried about ****ing up.

I agree, confidence is everything. It's gotta be tough to focus on playing your game when your coach is demoting you every time you make a mistake and publicly saying you're doing a bad job most nights.

 

[Beerz]

Super stupid narrative that sub-par beat reporter Paul Hamilton keeps pushing, but yes, it seems that some pieces came together for Grigorenko at the end of the Nashville game.

I am of the mind that Grigorenko probably needs a little time to adjust to the NHL game and that he has the potential to be a very good player for the Sabres. If he can show a Johan Larsson like growth (without the benefit of the Ennis wizard touch) in the last 10 games I would be thrilled.

Plus he has 2 years to show that "Larsson like growth".

 

[26CornerBlitz]

I'm sure by now that this isn't breaking news.

 

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[Moskau]

Kaleta?

 

[26CornerBlitz]

Kaleta?

No doubt.

 

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Recalled for Ennis it would seem.

 

[Paxon]

Recalled for Ennis it would seem.

Tankalicious. I have to say I've been disappointed in Schaller's appearances this season. His defense has been on point but I didn't think he would seem so lost offensively. Hopefully there's room for improvement because we could use a good 4C going forward. I wonder what the issue with Ennis is.

 

[26CornerBlitz]

Tankalicious. I have to say I've been disappointed in Schaller's appearances this season. His defense has been on point but I didn't think he would seem so lost offensively. Hopefully there's room for improvement because we could use a good 4C going forward. I wonder what the issue with Ennis is.

No details, but it's a UBI.

 

[Husko]

Tankalicious. I have to say I've been disappointed in Schaller's appearances this season. His defense has been on point but I didn't think he would seem so lost offensively. Hopefully there's room for improvement because we could use a good 4C going forward. I wonder what the issue with Ennis is.

Hasn't he always projected as a 4th liner? He's met my low expectations

 

[Paxon]

Hasn't he always projected as a 4th liner? He's met my low expectations

Yes, but I thought he'd look a bit sharper offensively in that role.

 

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