habsguy26 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 According to Quebec Remparts owner, coach, GM and Habs Hall of Famer Patrick Roy, Habs owner Geoff Molson has had several interviews with his Russian star junior player Mikhail Grigorenko. According to Roy, Molson and Grigorenko discussed many things, like the possibility of being drafted by Montreal and the infamous Russian Factor. Roy also said that if Montreal is in the position (which they likely will be), they will indeed draft the budding Russian superstar. With this 2012 draft drawing comparisons to the 2004 draft (Yakupov - Ovechkin, Grigorenko - Malkin, Murray - Green), this is certainly exciting news for Habs fans.Here is Grigorenko's scouting report:"Mikhail Grigorenko is yet another Russian player looking to be selected in the top three. He is an extremely talented center with great hands, amazing IQ, superb vision and tons of offensive upside. He is a mainstay on Russia's junior national team as their top center, and was voted Player of the Tournament at the World Junior A Hockey Challenge. The knock on him is mostly "the Russian Factor" however it is widely considered that Grigorenko will come over to play for the Quebec Remparts in 2011-12." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 @habsguy26 -yup, his tires are being pumped. I could see some GMs liking his size over Yakupov (who got rocked earlier in the week) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habsguy26 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 @Podein25,Certainly is. I just hope Columbus doesn't get smart and draft him 1st. Edmonton will certainly pick Murray which leaves us with Grigorenko. Which I am fine with because I am in love with this kid already, he is just what Montreal needs. I'm glad we bombed this season, in a way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 @habsguy26 - yup, things often have to get worse before they get better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habsguy26 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 @Podein25Yup, certainly the case for your Flyers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 (edited) Are you speaking of the Mike York era? Yeah, most of us are trying to forget those years. However, in actual fact the Flyers have not used the "suck-for-10-years-and-get-lots-of-top-5-picks-to-rebuild method, like say Pissburgh or other franchises. It was only a couple of years. But they were grim, that's for sure.Of course, there's also the "suck-for-almost-50-years-and-still-suck" method of Toronto, but that's another subject for another thread. Edited March 16, 2012 by Podein25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habsguy26 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I was talking about the mid 2000's, not sure who exactly Mike York is lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 @habsguy26 Mike York makes Gomez look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStraw Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 not sure who exactly Mike York isAnd there's no reason in the world why you should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blocker Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 According to Quebec Remparts owner, coach, GM and Habs Hall of Famer Patrick Roy, Habs owner Geoff Molson has had several interviews with his Russian star junior player Mikhail GrigorenkoWhat role do you think Roy might have with Montreal next season? From Molson's perspective, it would seem a smart move to have Patrick Roy involved with the team. He'd appeal to most of the French. He can be a loose cannon, but I can see him being hired. Either as a coach or in the front office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 I think he's too much of an egomaniac to coach todays professional athletes. He may not be a bad choice for GM. I honestly think he may be waiting for the Nords to return and come calling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blocker Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 That makes sense. Quebec is a pretty good fit for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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