Andrew Amerk Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 This is one of the things that kind of sucks when it comes to a journeyman role-player's career. There's no celebration, no retirement ceremony, no way for the fans to say "goodbye"; just a quiet walk off into the sunset. Maybe a bunch of us could write to Black and suggest some sort of Grier night at HSBC... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 The Incredible Hulk walk off music seems so appropriate here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 The Incredible Hulk walk off music seems so appropriate here. Hitchhiking ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Time for a tune up for the old sarcasm detector? :thumbsup: But seriously - based on recent drafts the video scouting has been helpful. If they continue that aspect and also are able to send scouts over to see players in person where, if they are allowed, they can talk to the prospects and get a feel for off-ice information; more the better for the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 What about Jay McKee? Maybe for Amerks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 What about Jay McKee? Maybe for Amerks? He's still listed on the Niagara Purple Eagles website as a Volunteer Assistant Coach. I bet we could pry him away from that high paying gig but I don't know if he really wants to move to Rochester at this point. I bet he's pretty content just hanging in Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 I've seen some chatter from people in the know of the New England coaching scene saying that Grier could wind up in BU as an assistant. It would take a bit of change though as they're pretty set right now (one more bad season?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Would the Sabres entrust their lifeline to an unproven entity like McKee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chileanseabass Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Would the Sabres entrust their lifeline to an unproven entity like McKee? As long as he got rid of that staph infection, sure, why not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Amerk Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 As long as he got rid of that staph infection, sure, why not. And, as long as he wouldn't be an infection to the staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Maybe a bunch of us could write to Black and suggest some sort of Grier night at HSBC... Seriously? :blink: Maybe if he spent 10+ years with the Sabres. For a guy who did 2 stints with the Sabres totaling 4 years, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbochan Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Mike Grier retires from NHL "Mike Grier has decided to call it a career. The 36-year-old announced his retirement from the NHL Thursday after more than 1,000 career games over 14 seasons. Grier spent last two years with the Buffalo Sabres..." http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/story/2011/12/01/sp-nhl-grier-retire.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Grier retires http://wgr550.com/Mike-Grier-Retires/11622451 “I was very fortunate to be able to play 14 seasons in the NHL with some great players,” said Grier. “The memories and friendships that I have built during my time in the league will last a lifetime. I would like to thank my former teammates, family and fans for helping make my career so memorable for me. It was a great ride, and I am now excited and looking forward to my post-playing future.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 A happy retirement to a standup player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowDoYouBelieve Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Fear the Grier. I fear that he will resort to doling out the pain door-to-door in his retirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Mike Grier retires from NHL "Mike Grier has decided to call it a career. The 36-year-old announced his retirement from the NHL Thursday after more than 1,000 career games over 14 seasons. Grier spent last two years with the Buffalo Sabres..." http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/story/2011/12/01/sp-nhl-grier-retire.html stick taps for Mike. Loved his game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 One of my favorite Griersie memories: in 2005 or so, he absolutely destroyed Darcy Tucker on a forecheck. Tucker, who was the kind of player the Sabres could use at forward, got up with blood in his eye, realized that there was no way he could take on Grier and instead blindsided Hecht with an elbow to the head, infuriating Lindy. (That wasn't the good part -- it was the huge hit on Tucker, who was generally smart enough to avoid being crushed like that.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 One of my favorite Griersie memories: in 2005 or so, he absolutely destroyed Darcy Tucker on a forecheck. Tucker, who was the kind of player the Sabres could use at forward, got up with blood in his eye, realized that there was no way he could take on Grier and instead blindsided Hecht with an elbow to the head, infuriating Lindy. (That wasn't the good part -- it was the huge hit on Tucker, who was generally smart enough to avoid being crushed like that.) But the elbow was kind of accidental; it looked to me like he was trying to take out Hecht's knee w/ a classic knee-to-knee and then Farcy just messed up the cheap shot. I'm pretty sure that was the rationale that Colie used in not giving Farcy a suspension for the hit. You're right, the hit by Grier was monstrous. Regards, Mr. Grier. Thanks for the memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 He might not have been a star, but he's a guy whose jersey a fan will always be proud to wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korab rules Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 He might not have been a star, but he's a guy whose jersey a fan will always be proud to wear. Well said - and a pretty high compliment to a player who earned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 :23 seconds in http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2I5g35hmec8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 The jersey post was bang on. Nothing but respect for the man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR HOLLIDAY Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 The jersey post was bang on. Nothing but respect for the man. Yes nothing but respect for this warrior........ :beer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmwolf21 Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 :23 seconds in http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2I5g35hmec8 Mike Weber chewing his mouthguard at :23 in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 He might not have been a star, but he's a guy whose jersey a fan will always be proud to wear. Good call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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