Pre-Madonna? Self centered? Not to de-rail the thread or push an anti Hodgson agenda, but CoHo went through this himself in Vancouver. Reportedly saying he had nothing left to learn in AHL, characterized by Gillis as a diva who created more problems than the rest of the team. Complaining so much that when he had a serious injury the organization didn't believe him. As a rookie, going to the GM about playing time and the coach about his role while his agent made it public in the press, essentially forcing the trade to Buffalo. Then, instead of trying to change his image, he holds out during contract negotiations. That all gets brushed aside.
So what has Grigs done thats actually worse or even comparable? He's refused to report to the Q in the most gracious manner, rethinking his future when the Sabres hit the reset button for the 4th? 5th? 6th? time in 12 months? He isn't crying for top 6 minutes or playing time, he didn't complain about being scratched or being on a line with John Scott, he hasn't said anything negative during his tenure, but suddenly every stereotype is being hurled at the kid?
I'm not saying he should even be in Buffalo, not that he has been given much of a chance, just commenting on the lynching going on in this thread, double standards, the Russian Factor being more applicable to reactions than to Russian players.
