Prospect Info: Marlies & Prospect Discussion

[Fogelhund]

It's been one game, so we are jumping to conclusions here, but I would agree in that one game, he just didn't look ready. If he isn't ready, and we have better options at this time, there really isn't any choice.. he's going back... and he's going back with plenty of advice on to what he NEEDS to work on. The competition in Junior might not help him advance, but working on those areas of his game that make him more NHL ready will. Playing best on best at WJC will help his development. Maybe playing C will help his development. But he's a driven kid, and he's not going to stagnate. He'll grow up a year, be stronger, and better for it. His time will come.

Didn't he spend some time playing C last year?

Not a lot, but some.

 

[notbias]

Not a lot, but some.

It could be interesting if he does go back to the OHL if he sees more time as a C, I know he was mostly W last year.

 

[Fogelhund]

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[notbias]

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That sucks, he looked great in the rookie tournament, wanted to see him against some better competition.

 

[ULF_55]

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Time for him to get ready for WJC?

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1838598969569546657

 

[ULF_55]

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It would be good long term to have Knies and Grebenkin in the line-up.

Not sure Grebenkin will put on any more mass, but both these young men have size and strength.

I wonder if Grebenkin will continue to play off-wing?

 

[Dayjobdave]

It would be good long term to have Knies and Grebenkin in the line-up.

Not sure Grebenkin will put on any more mass, but both these young men have size and strength.

I wonder if Grebenkin will continue to play off-wing?

Every great team needs a fearless, cocky rookie who doesn't know enough to be afraid to fail.

 

[ULF_55]

Every great team needs a fearless, cocky rookie who doesn't know enough to be afraid to fail.

Might need some lessons on protecting himself in fights though. And told not to engage the Tom Wilson's/Rempe's.

 

[Fogelhund]

Might need some lessons on protecting himself in fights though. And told not to engage the Tom Wilson's/Rempe's.

Maybe have a chat, and do some training with Reaves.

 

[Dayjobdave]

Might need some lessons on protecting himself in fights though. And told not to engage the Tom Wilson's/Rempe's.

For sure.

 

[LeafParade]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1838598969569546657

I referred him to a Russian Knies a year back.

 

[horner]

Might need some lessons on protecting himself in fights though. And told not to engage the Tom Wilson's/Rempe's.

Reeves will give him some pointers

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Still time for Grebenkin to show out but I think the most likely outcome is he goes down to the AHL to better acclimate to North America. Some point later on he's a mid-season call-up and like McMann last year he proves himself to be invaluable and sticks with the team for the long-haul.

 

[stickty111]

Still time for Grebenkin to show out but I think the most likely outcome is he goes down to the AHL to better acclimate to North America. Some point later on he's a mid-season call-up and like McMann last year he proves himself to be invaluable and sticks with the team for the long-haul.

Yup I think it's a great option. Too bad Minten is hurt. Thats probably 2 3rds of your top line on the Marlies. I wonder if Abruzzese would be a good fit with them. A pure playmaker.

Related, anyone know when Marlies camp opens?