mjd1001 Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 Not sure if this was posted here and I missed it already: The Buffalo Sabres are waiting to see if there's validity to the speculation that soon-to-be restricted free agent Mikhail Grigorenko is signing a contract in the KHL. Grigorenko, 21, is coming out of his three-year, entry-level contract with the Sabres, having played 25 NHL games this past season and 68 over the last three seasons. The Sabres initially indicated to the player at season's end they wanted to re-sign him but, for now anyway, were not prepared to give him a one-way contract. There has since been talk Grigorenko will opt to return home to Russia and take a more lucrative offer in the KHL rather than contest for a spot on the Sabres on a two-way contract next season. Full article here: http://www.tsn.ca/talent/mckenzie-on-free-agents-trades-and-more-1.307528 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Would be shocked if he isn't considering it. Hope they sign him and give him a legit chance to grow w/ this team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmus_ Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Well it is what it is, would it be disappointing. But it's not completely surprising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewookie1 Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 If true I'd more afraid of losing Zadorov due to this, if Griggy was going. Especially with word Zadorov has gone and tied the knot over in Russia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 This is where keeping Grigo up his rookie year is backfiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Can we send Darcy to Russia instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Can we send Darcy to Russia instead? isn't he already in the NHL's version of Siberia? :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Grigorenko - Zadorov - Makarov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastajoe Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 If true I'd more afraid of losing Zadorov due to this, if Griggy was going. Especially with word Zadorov has gone and tied the knot over in Russia. Grigorenko and Makarov were in the wedding party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 isn't he already in the NHL's version of Siberia? :unsure: If that's Siberia, I'll sign up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 The link doesn't work for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woods-racer Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Me either. 404 File not found Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two or less Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 The link doesn't work for me Me either. 404 File not found Here is another link - http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2015/06/13/report-contract-talks-could-get-tricky-between-sabres-grigorenko/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluca67 Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 If the Sabres were to retain his rights this could really work in the Sabres favor. Let him go to the KHL and learn the game. If he improves than sign him then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two or less Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 If the Sabres were to retain his rights this could really work in the Sabres favor. Let him go to the KHL and learn the game. If he improves than sign him then. Exactly. Grigorenko has a lot of talent, just needs to develop it. Vladamir Tarasenko played in the KHL before coming to the NHL. If Grigorenko were to stay in the NHL, he'd need to be with Buffalo where there is no room for him. So, as a result they would need to move him to the wing or possibly use him as a 4th line center which would do nothing for his development. Or, they could send him down to Rochester and risk some "tanking" team from picking him up on waivers, which from the comments Tim Murray just recently made with WGR, sounds like he is worried about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 (edited) Exactly. Grigorenko has a lot of talent, just needs to develop it. Vladamir Tarasenko played in the KHL before coming to the NHL. If Grigorenko were to stay in the NHL, he'd need to be with Buffalo where there is no room for him. So, as a result they would need to move him to the wing or possibly use him as a 4th line center which would do nothing for his development. Or, they could send him down to Rochester and risk some "tanking" team from picking him up on waivers, which from the comments Tim Murray just recently made with WGR, sounds like he is worried about that. That could be the plan all along, I read somewhere that if they send him "down" to the KHL or any other lower league he'd have to pass through waivers. But if he "bails" to the KHL , they keep his rights and he can perfect his game over there. Still saying this a rumour that i don't see happening , kid always said he wanted to play in the NHL. Edited June 14, 2015 by Heimdall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 If there is any truth to this it will put a damper on any trade talks, even if he does re-sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Not sure if this was posted here and I missed it already: The Buffalo Sabres are waiting to see if there's validity to the speculation that soon-to-be restricted free agent Mikhail Grigorenko is signing a contract in the KHL. Grigorenko, 21, is coming out of his three-year, entry-level contract with the Sabres, having played 25 NHL games this past season and 68 over the last three seasons. The Sabres initially indicated to the player at season's end they wanted to re-sign him but, for now anyway, were not prepared to give him a one-way contract. There has since been talk Grigorenko will opt to return home to Russia and take a more lucrative offer in the KHL rather than contest for a spot on the Sabres on a two-way contract next season. Full article here: http://www.tsn.ca/talent/mckenzie-on-free-agents-trades-and-more-1.307528 The Russian economy is in ruins these days, KHL is far from the guaranteed money it was a year and a half ago. Exactly. Grigorenko has a lot of talent, just needs to develop it. Vladamir Tarasenko played in the KHL before coming to the NHL. If Grigorenko were to stay in the NHL, he'd need to be with Buffalo where there is no room for him. So, as a result they would need to move him to the wing or possibly use him as a 4th line center which would do nothing for his development. Or, they could send him down to Rochester and risk some "tanking" team from picking him up on waivers, which from the comments Tim Murray just recently made with WGR, sounds like he is worried about that. I'd say it all depends if we have any free agents or trades coming in over the summer. Having him play with the current roster makes no sense, but I'd like to see us add a few guys, then see how he does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Grigorenko - Zadorov - Makarov wedding_hockey.PNG Wow!! Zadorov is one handsome dude in that classic Russian slavic way. The other two don't even look Russian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickshaw Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 What the hell is Zadorov getting married so young for? Kids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 What the hell is Zadorov getting married so young for? Kids Maybe the countess has a vulcan death grip ? :blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7+6=13 Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 I would hate for a scenario to end up with the Sabres not either having the rights or having Grigorenko on the team. He's one of the reasons - for me, the next few years are promising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Malooga Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 What the hell is Zadorov getting married so young for? KidsSo his girl can legally move to the United States and live with him...in Buffalo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBorn Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 little paranoid about Zads now to be honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Malooga Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 (edited) little paranoid about Zads now to be honestHe's not going anywhere. He has always said the NHL is where he wants to be. Not worried about him, at all. I think Makarov's days are numbered with Ullmark coming over though. Plus, he apparently had a Stanley Cup cake at his wedding...shows how much that means to the kid, can't win that in the KHL over in Russia. Edited June 14, 2015 by Bob Malooga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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