The last couple of seasons have not been kind to Mikhail Grigorenko at the NHL level.
After the lockout, and his dominance of the QMJHL, only helped to fuel the expectations surrounding the Buffalo Sabres' first 2012 first-rounder, Grigorenko has struggled in his time in the NHL. In 43 games, Grigorenko has managed only three goals and eight points, a far cry from what he was expected to contribute.
After last year's demotion to the QMJHL Grigorenko became the brunt of many Sabres fans' criticisms, with many coming to the conclusion that he would never cut it as an NHL player.
But that could all be a thing of the past.
Despite all of the negativity surrounding the talented pivot, Grigorenko has apparently worked his tail off this summer, having gained 10 pounds and sporting a new attitude that seems to have made all the difference.
With only two preseason games remaining, and the October 9 opener a week-and-a-half away, there is a really good argument that Grigorenko has been the Sabres' best player during training camp. Many have written about the "different" Grigorenko that has shown up in camp, includi ...
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Buffalo Sabres: Is Mikhail Grigorenko Finally Ready for the NHL?
September 30th, 2014 by Matt Clouden Leave a reply »
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