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    Default Grigorenko will stay with Sabres

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    #Sabres GM Darcy Regier says Mikhail Grigorenko will remain on the roster and will play tonight
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    Good news. I know the Sabres need some scoring punch from their line 2/3 especially if Vanek is hurting. Grigorenko will be dependent on offensive wise in the future but for now, he has been defensively responsible as well. Liking his on ice vision and decision making. I think he deserves to stay w/ the big club.
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    not sure if thats the best move but congrats to him.
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    Crap really? I was hopin he'd go back to Junior for some more seasoning.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kevinsrangers View Post
    not sure if thats the best move but congrats to him.
    Insofar as Ruff is his head coach, I agree. But he has nothing to prove in the Q.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bomm Bastic View Post
    Insofar as Ruff is his head coach, I agree. But he has nothing to prove in the Q.
    What do you mean by this Bomm?
    Is he going to get the minutes that are required for him to develop? I read something about Ruff admitting that he hadn't used Grigorenko properly.
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    He'd just be knocked down to lose against the Mooseheads in the playoffs again.
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    Quote Originally Posted by fulcrum View Post
    What do you mean by this Bomm?
    Is he going to get the minutes that are required for him to develop? I read something about Ruff admitting that he hadn't used Grigorenko properly.
    I lost confidence in Ruff's tactics years back. He could surprise and put Grigs on the second line for the remaining 40 games, and let him grow into a top line center. but history tells us otherwise. To guess what the lines will be on any given game night - when even Ruff isn't certain - is a fools errand.

    It's like this....

    Zach Kassian is playing on the top line in Vancouver, and succeeding. Now you could arguably say "Well, yeah he's playing/practicing/conditioning w/the Sedins...". But the fact is Ruff would never do something like that. Lack of patience or confidence in himself or his players is anyone's guess.

    You can point to individual play (Myers, Stafford, et al), but when I look at them collectively I see a team that is no longer motivated to succeed for their coach.
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    Nothing wrong with keeping him around and limiting his ice time a bit. As long as he isn't being buried with 4-5 minutes a night he will be fine. He just has to be used in situations where he can benefit and gain confidence (ie let the vets play the tough minutes).


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    Quote Originally Posted by ericdaoust View Post
    Nothing wrong with keeping him around and limiting his ice time a bit. As long as he isn't being buried with 4-5 minutes a night he will be fine. He just has to be used in situations where he can benefit and gain confidence (ie let the vets play the tough minutes).
    Sure, agreed. I am not suggesting he absolutely needs to play on the top line. Merely implying that doing so would never even cross Ruff's mind, such did the idea of putting him on the fourth line.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bomm Bastic View Post
    Sure, agreed. I am not suggesting he absolutely needs to play on the top line. Merely implying that doing so would never even cross Ruff's mind, such did the idea of putting him on the fourth line.
    It's like he's running the Detroit system without the proper players in place (ie not as much of a winning environment).


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    Quote Originally Posted by ericdaoust View Post
    It's like he's running the Detroit system without the proper players in place (ie not as much of a winning environment).
    Bingo. Weird...I just alluded to that the other day, discussing w/a co-worker.
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    Get him some linemates and icetime. Let the kid fly dammit. Don't ruin him!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Veritas0Aequitas View Post
    Get him some linemates and icetime. Let the kid fly dammit. Don't ruin him!
    He looked great w/Foligno, Sunday vs Caps
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    Thought I would resurrect this thread and see what peoples thoughts are now that he has been a healthy scratch in 3 of the past 5 games.

    Everyone still thinking this was a smart move to keep him up??
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