Speculation: Sabres to call up a center from Amerks

[Zip15]

If the injury Ennis or Hodgson or Zemgod (yeah right, he doesn't know how to hurt), Grigorenko would make more sense.

 

[NEcoli]

I like Schaller a lot, think he could be a very good 4th liner. I'd leave Grigorenko with Armia for now.

 

[Samsonite23]

Right, because getting 12-15 minutes for a game or two in the NHL is going to hinder his development.

Are you just finding random things to disagree on at this point? Nobody said that at all.

 

[tsujimoto74]

yeah. Fine with any of the possible callups. Grigs would be the most exciting. Schaller or Larsson would fit the chemistry of that line a little bit more though. Grigs needs to get a look at some point though.

There'll be plenty of time for that later in the season. I'd hope to see Grigorenko really pressing for a call-up by February or so.

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

If the injury Ennis or Hodgson or Zemgod (yeah right, he doesn't know how to hurt), Grigorenko would make more sense.

If you listen to Murray or any of the coaches, it's obvious that Armia would get the call up before Grigorenko. If any of the guys you mentioned got hurt, they'd slide the other one to Center and put Armia on the wing. Grigorenko's been "good," and is improving, but his game is not nearly as complete as Armia's is right now. Armia is one of the team's best players on both the PK and PP. Easy choice, if not going with one of he guys with lower ceilings (Challer, Varone, Larson, Ellis, etc.)

 

[Beerz]

There really isn't a wrong choice here ... So I'm not sure what everyone is up in arms about.

I'm fine with Grigs, Schaller, Varone, or Larsson.

 

[dotcommunism]

Wouldn't Ellis need to be waived to return to Rochester?

Only if he played in at least 10 games while on recall, or stayed up for 30 days.

 

[jBuds]

I would think Schaller earned it on merit.

 

[machpo]

Calling up Grigorenko for a bottom line role replacing McCormick doesn't make much sense.

It does allow certain posters to piss and moan about the coach giving Grirgs 4th-line minutes. There's always value there.

 

[PunchImlach is Alive]

I don't know what everyone is arguing about. This is kind of a great problem to have for an unfortunate injury. The correct answer is "all the above". I don't really think potentially calling up anyone for a handful of games makes a lick of difference at all in the grand scheme of things. Just glad we see another one of our numerous prospects get a look. Grigo, Ellis, Larsson, Schaller? Whatever. It's not liike someone isn't going to get a shot eventually. And none of those four are suddenly making this team a cup contender so who really cares?

Personally, let Schaller have it.

 

[joshjull]

Duh.

In any event, I would imagine that Nolan thinks he's found something of a magic lineup formula and he'll look to plug the lineup with a similar 4C/PK-type, which will probably be Schaller's role in the NHL if/when he makes it there.

While I don't disagree with your sentiments in regards to Nolan. I'm not sure he will have much say in the call up.

 

[Yatzhee]

Neither Grigs nor Armia will see the NHL this year.
Armia will be on the big club next season with out a doubt.

As many others are pointing out, Schall's will be the call up.
Varone is not suited for the role, Ellis will need to clear waivers.

Schall's it is.

 

[dotcommunism]

Neither Grigs nor Armia will see the NHL this year.
Armia will be on the big club next season with out a doubt.

As many others are pointing out, Schall's will be the call up.
Varone is not suited for the role, Ellis will need to clear waivers.

Schall's it is.

Grigorenko and Armia could both see NHL games this season, depending on how their seasons go in the AHL and what the state of the NHL roster is. I doubt either of them gets a lot of NHL games, but it's certainly a possibility that either of them could get a callup.

Ellis does not need to clear waivers unless the Sabres plan on him playing 10 games or spending a month on the roster. Besides, do you really think anyone would pick up Matt Ellis on waivers anyway?

 

[gallagt01]

Grigorenko and Armia could both see NHL games this season, depending on how their seasons go in the AHL and what the state of the NHL roster is. I doubt either of them gets a lot of NHL games, but it's certainly a possibility that either of them could get a callup.

Ellis does not need to clear waivers unless the Sabres plan on him playing 10 games or spending a month on the roster. Besides, do you really think anyone would pick up Matt Ellis on waivers anyway?

Darcy Regier in Phoenix?

 

[Dubi Doo]

My money is on Schaller. Hes been a beast for Rochester. Larsson would be my next bet.

 

[ZeroPT*]

Schaller for me

 

[VaporTrail]

Matt Ellis would replace him perfectly. We wouldn't miss a beat.

 

[ZZamboni]

Ellis, Schaller, or Larsson

Not Grigorenko

 

[JLewyB]

so if we're going to call someone up, is there a reason why we haven't already?

 

[26CornerBlitz]

so if we're going to call someone up, is there a reason why we haven't already?

@BuffaloSabres

Nolan says #Sabres may try Kaleta at center to get him back in the lineup; he's been eager to play & can bring energy.

 

[Ralonzo]

Teddy mah Tank Commander!