The Mikhail Grigorenko Thread Part II (assigned to Québec)

[slip]

Our long national nightmare is over.

 

[start winnin]

I want the guy to succeed but he seems really arrogant about his ability. He's got a lot of talent but he's got a long way to go if he's going to be a good NHL'er.

Good to hear he's going to report to Quebec and I hope he goes pissed off and doesn't get complacent. Improve your game and get better Grigs.

 

[ZeroPT*]

Well that's somewhat of a relief, aren't Quebec over the import limit?

 

[sabresandcanucks]

I want the guy to succeed but he seems really arrogant about his ability. He's got a lot of talent but he's got a long way to go if he's going to be a good NHL'er.

Good to hear he's going to report to Quebec and I hope he goes pissed off and doesn't get complacent. Improve your game and get better Grigs.

If he can channel his anger inward and use it to improve himself that would be great

 

[Jacob582]

I still think they will try to trade him sometime before next season.

 

[Paxon]

Well that's somewhat of a relief, aren't Quebec over the import limit?

They would have been a couple weeks ago but now that restriction is lifted.

 

[ZeroPT*]

They would have been a couple weeks ago but now that restriction is lifted.

Thanks. Couple questions:
1) where will he be playing?1st line?
2)His NHL trade value was hampered, has it gone back up? ever so slightly?

 

[1972]

Next year should be big for him, a full 70ish games playing top 6 minutes in professional hockey. I still haven't written him off and hope he can figure it out. It's show me time.

 

[ZZamboni]

Thanks. Couple questions:
1) where will he be playing?1st line?
2)His NHL trade value was hampered, has it gone back up? ever so slightly?

That would be a great question to ask over here too...

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=1541475

 

[Moskau]

Next year should be big for him, a full 70ish games playing top 6 minutes in professional hockey. I still haven't written him off and hope he can figure it out. It's show me time.

I haven't written him off as a guy who will eventually put up a lot of points in this league. He will be a 70pt player that wont kill you defensively some day. I am not convinced he will ever be a player you win with though.

Anyways the greatest crisis in Buffalo Sabres history is over. Back to winning useless games!

 

[Zip15]

Thanks. Couple questions:
1) where will he be playing?1st line?
2)His NHL trade value was hampered, has it gone back up? ever so slightly?

JFB can probably answer #1. I'd imagine Erne or Duclair will be on his LW. Maybe Sorensen on his RW.

 

[Zman5778]

I haven't written him off as a guy who will eventually put up a lot of points in this league. He will be a 70pt player that wont kill you defensively some day. I am not convinced he will ever be a player you win with though.

I think he COULD be a great complementary player, but shouldn't be the best player on the team -- a guy like Kovalev.

 

[BloFan4Life]

I'm sure there was a resolution and I am even more sure that resolution involves Grigs not being a Buffalo Sabre after the trade deadline.

 

[slip]

I think he COULD be a great complementary player, but shouldn't be the best player on the team -- a guy like Kovalev.

I see a second line center chipping in 50pts a season, and I think that's being generous based on his lackluster and unrefined play to date.

 

[ZeroPT*]

I'm sure there was a resolution and I am even more sure that resolution involves Grigs not being a Buffalo Sabre after the trade deadline.

Your posts make me laugh.Thanks.

 

[Zman5778]

I'm sure there was a resolution and I am even more sure that resolution involves Grigs not being a Buffalo Sabre after the trade deadline.

Grigorenko will be a Sabre after the deadline; I have no doubt of this whatsoever.

 

[ZZamboni]

I think he COULD be a great complementary player, but shouldn't be the best player on the team -- a guy like Kovalev.

I agree. If he even develops nicely over the next few years, I can see him top out at 45-50 points. And I'm fine with that.

 

[Beerz]

John Wawrow ‏@john_wawrow 3m

#Sabres Grigorenko to report to Quebec City, afterall. Just got off phone with his agent. Short version of update filed. More to come.
Retweeted by Kevin Oklobzija

 

[wunderpanda]

Excellent news

 

[Tachycineta]

I'm sure there was a resolution and I am even more sure that resolution involves Grigs not being a Buffalo Sabre after the trade deadline.

I really really hope what you are saying isn't true.

 

[Paxon]

John Wawrow ‏@john_wawrow 3m

#Sabres Grigorenko to report to Quebec City, afterall. Just got off phone with his agent. Short version of update filed. More to come.
Retweeted by Kevin Oklobzija

Had a feeling that was the most likely outcome. That doesn't mean it's all roses, though. We'll have to see what the future holds.

 

[Paxon]

I haven't written him off as a guy who will eventually put up a lot of points in this league. He will be a 70pt player that wont kill you defensively some day. I am not convinced he will ever be a player you win with though.

Anyways the greatest crisis in Buffalo Sabres history is over. Back to winning useless games!

How exactly can you "not win with" a player who puts up 70 points and doesn't kill you defensively? I'd sure hate to have that on my team...

 

[NotABadPeriod]

Grigorenko for Yakupov.

 

[slip]

How exactly can you "not win with" a player who puts up 70 points and doesn't kill you defensively? I'd sure hate to have that on my team...

You had to give the Roy haters an in, didn't you?

 

[sabresandcanucks]

I might be alone but I think the kid can still be a dominant 90 - 100 point player in his prime..It's just not going to happen for another 5 - 7 years.