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But there's still other players with all-world talent who are stinking it up (Omark). Is he likewise "not ready"?

People would argue, and even you, that if you're a player in the AHL, for better for worse, you could probably play in the NHL. In a perfect world, Grigs should be in that group, in the AHL. I do agree with you in not playing him with horrible players. He won't grow. Play him on the 1st or 2nd line. Take a player, no matter how good, that had no future with the Sabres and replace him with Grigs. Plus, he won't be the only underachieving Sabre playing with boatloads of potential (see Omark).

Ok, I'll bite. Exactly what is the difference between "not ready" and "not good"?

The Sabres are in last place. Half the team is obviously isn't NHL ready. Plus, it seems as if last place is desired anyhow.

I can see it from both sides. He's signed a professional contract, he needs to abide by it. That said, I don't quite understand why Nolan says he should be demoted because he's not going to develop sitting in the press box. I mean, Nolan's acting like his hands are tied and he has no option but to let him sit. Why doesn't Nolan earn his coaching job by putting forth the effort to get this kid ready to play? Plus, the season's half-over. If he's still stinking up the joint, he can go to Rochester next year.