Zadorov has been added to the Avs roster on their website but Grigorenko isn't there. I wonder if they are going to deal him tomorrow??
I think he’s learning,†Roy told the Buffalo News. “Some players develop faster than others. I’m sure the expectations are very high for him in Buffalo, but Grigo has a lot of skills, has a lot of hockey sense.
If he can get his skating to a NHL level we got a player. If he doesn't, well we don't.
Drafted 12th overall in 2012, Grigorenko had six goals and 14 points in 68 games with Buffalo during a wild three seasons. He twice started the year in Buffalo before being sent back to juniors. He had 14 goals and 36 points in 43 games with Rochester last season.
“We weren’t willing to do a one-way contract,†Murray said. “We weren’t willing to say he was developing as a hockey player. Now he goes to a place that wanted him, a place he’s certainly familiar with the head coach having had him in junior hockey. Let’s hope for the best for him there.â€
I think he has to play in the NHL next year?
If he can get his skating to a NHL level we got a player. If he doesn't, well we don't.
I know it is not the same situation. But good lord I hope he goes Tyler Seguin and makes the Sabres look silly for trading him.
Put this kid next to two big monsters and they could make a formidable line. Maybe a 3rd line of Everberg-Grigorenko-Rantanen?
Do you think so, can he?
His skating really isn't that bad. I'd say it's decidedly average if not a little better. He's no Hodgson.
Grigorenko's biggest issue on the Sabres was his relative passiveness right up until his last callup. He seemed absolutely petrified of fighting for pucks along the boards and in the corners.
That said, his vision is absolutely off the charts and his shot is sneaky good. Put him in a position to succeed (ie, NOT playing 4th line minutes with 3rd line AHL guys) and I think he'll grow nicely.
Also, the defensive side to his game also improved rather dramatically this year. He was generally in the right places at the right time. More strength on his man will help, but that just takes time.
Think Roy will bring the best out of him