I'm kinda done with him. Plus where does he fit? I'm not sure he can play win, he's afraid of the corners.
- Homer

Not all wingers are grinders in the corners, he could be a great set up man on the wing, I'd love to see them give him a chance with top end talent.

Have you watched the last 15 or so games. They are complete opposites. Larsson has 13 points in his last 16 games. He is a heady player who is consistent. Grigs is terribly inconsistent and timid. I'll take Larsson 100 out of 100 times over Grigs.
- Homer

umm, looks like someone hasn't watched the last couple of games. Since the Nashville game Grigs >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Larsson. The ONLY difference is Larsson play with Ennis and gets top PP time. It's almost a 100% guarantee that if you switch their roles, Grigs would have more pts.

Agreed but I think Grigo is turning into a NHL player. My guess is he puts up more points than Larsson but Larsson is that more consistent 3rd liner.
- Stripes77

Well they have both played exactly 67 NHL games and Larsson has him 20-14. I know he has more talent than Larsson and I hope he figures out how to use it at an NHL level.

umm, looks like someone hasn't watched the last couple of games. Since the Nashville game Grigs >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Larsson. The ONLY difference is Larsson play with Ennis and gets top PP time. It's almost a 100% guarantee that if you switch their roles, Grigs would have more pts.
- Herzeleid

The reason he plays with Ennis is because he deserves it. I respect your opinion but completely disagree with it.

Well they have both played exactly 67 NHL games and Larsson has him 20-14. I know he has more talent than Larsson and I hope he figures out how to use it at an NHL level.
- Homer

Might be too late for him but will have to wait till training camp (if he is still here) to see what the team will look like . The plus is after 5 games of the reg season, we can see different players filling in and see what fits.

Grigorenko if not traded I think will be a good winger to put with Reinhart!

Well they have both played exactly 67 NHL games and Larsson has him 20-14. I know he has more talent than Larsson and I hope he figures out how to use it at an NHL level.
- Homer

Larsson played great !! another plus in our forward group.

The reason he plays with Ennis is because he deserves it. I respect your opinion but completely disagree with it.
- Homer

I could see Samson start in Rochester next year, Larssons center the 3rd line and Girgensons the second. That could also put a lot of weight on the "dream pick" at first line center though.
Any way, grigorenko on the second or 3rd line.

The reason he plays with Ennis is because he deserves it. I respect your opinion but completely disagree with it.
- Homer

He started playing well before Grigs did, but over the last five games They've both looked good.

Well they have both played exactly 67 NHL games and Larsson has him 20-14. I know he has more talent than Larsson and I hope he figures out how to use it at an NHL level.
- Homer

One is 2 years older and has more "professional games" to figure it out.

I think Grigo will be a solid 55-65 point player in the NHL

I could see Samson start in Rochester next year, Larssons center the 3rd line and Girgensons the second. That could also put a lot of weight on the "dream pick" at first line center though.
Any way, grigorenko on the second or 3rd line.
- seedy

In Rochester...Just dont think he fits in the plans.

Grigorenko if not traded I think will be a good winger to put with Reinhart!
- Orphen22

agreed...Grigs needs to focus on shooting...having someone like Reinhart to get him the puck might be just what the doctor ordered

I really wanna watch the Frozen Four game too, I'll probably watch Sabres game from the comforts of my own home and DVR Frozen Four.
- Homer

This is what im doing. Bought a 12er to celebrate, rather than drown my sorrows too!

Well they have both played exactly 67 NHL games and Larsson has him 20-14. I know he has more talent than Larsson and I hope he figures out how to use it at an NHL level.
- Homer

And again, any one who still thinks Grigs needs to "Figure it out" clearly hasn't watched a game in a long time (not that I blame you Homer). The one and only difference right now is points. I'm pretty sure 80%+ of Larssons points have been scored since playing with Ennis. As for Grigs, well, I wish he had the chance to play with Ennis and get top PP minutes

Put Grigs with any one of Ennis, Kane, Reinhart, or McEichel and he will be better/put up more points than Larsson would. Put him with two of those four and

One is 2 years older and has more "professional games" to figure it out.

I think Grigo will be a solid 55-65 point player in the NHL
- Stripes77

For his career maybe. I dont see what he's shown to garner all this excrement. Look, I hope I'm wrong, I have nothing against the kid but H'e not a winger and he isnt a top 3 center in this organization, thus nowhere for him to play.

In Rochester...Just dont think he fits in the plans.
- Homer

Isnt he up for contract this year? No way he would take a 2-way and we would lose him to waivers if we tried to send him down. If thats the case, we have to trade him this summer or sign him knowing he has to fit in on the sabres roster somehere.

And again, any one who still thinks Grigs needs to "Figure it out" clearly hasn't watched a game in a long time (not that I blame you Homer). The one and only difference right now is points. I'm pretty sure 80%+ of Larssons points have been scored since playing with Ennis. As for Grigs, well, I wish he had the chance to play with Ennis and get top PP minutes

Put Grigs with any one of Ennis, Kane, Reinhart, or McEichel and he will be better/put up more points than Larsson would. Put him with two of those four and
- Herzeleid

Larsson had more points in the AHL too this year. You're acting like he's been great these last few weeks. He's been ok. Ive wanted Sabres to lose in a bad way and Larsson also made me mad (becauseh he's good) Grigs was an after thought.

agreed...Grigs needs to focus on shooting...having someone like Reinhart to get him the puck might be just what the doctor ordered
- feetontheair22

My thoughts exactly!

Damn double posts...

So everyone ... Were you watching the game tonight ?
- cabin

Bump

For his career maybe. I dont see what he's shown to garner all this excrement. Look, I hope I'm wrong, I have nothing against the kid but H'e not a winger and he isnt a top 3 center in this organization, thus nowhere for him to play.
- Homer

The little things over the last 5-7 games. The protecting the puck with his body, actually using his 6'3 frame and throwing body checks, going to the net with some p!ss and vinegar. I don't think he is a center going forward with McEichel and Reinhart but he did play the wing in Rochester for a bit.

It's not excitement its more watching him turn the corner and figuring it all out. His skating still sucks but its improving. I just think we are being quick to write him off.

Do the hockey world a favor and win tonight.... would make the summer that much more interesting.

Do the hockey world a favor and win tonight.... would make the summer that much more interesting.
- mrhattrick27

If we do, you owe us a beer....ALL of us.

In Rochester...Just dont think he fits in the plans.
- Homer

What part of having a highly skilled, highly offensive player who was supposed to go top 3 but was passed for bull sh!t motivation rumors, playing on the wing of another highly skilled 2nd overall pick, doesn't fit the plans?

In Rochester...Just dont think he fits in the plans.
- Homer

Normally I agree with a lot of what you say but not this.