Mikhail Grabovski Options

[Guest_JL_*]

# 54 - Mikhail Grabovski



Position: Centre
Shoots: Left
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 183
Born: 31 Jan '84
Born in: Potsdam, Germany
Drafted: Montréal's 5th round choice, 150th overall, in 2004
Acquired: 4e choix des Canadiens (5e ronde - 150e au total) en 2004 / Canadiens' 4th pick (5th round - 150th overall) in 2004

[Guest_HabsMan11_*]

I really hope he makes the team he's so fast and a amazing puck handler...he needs to work on his passing and he'll be great-not going to learn that in Hamilton though, he needs to stay up. IMO.

[Guest_jennifer_rocket_*]

Here's to hoping Grabovski makes the team tomorrow! Two assists in his last game (albeit he did take a poorly timed penalty) shows that he can produce here. Now he needs to be given the chance, and show that he can do it consistently. Here, here!

[Guest_Mauro_Biello_*]

Yesterday was the only Canadiens game I got to see instead of listening it on radio and it was also the first one where Grabovsky was playing since last years flu games. I used to think he would make the team but now I'm not so sure anymore. Yesterday's 2 points seemed to be a fluke to me I don't know why. He pretty much got pwned in the whole game. He did get points i know but still, he seemed pretty lucky that his teammates were able get capitalize on the chances for some reason....

I suppose he'll get better when he plays with Kovalev again. I sure hope so.

[Guest_Habsfan_11_*]

Grabs is awesome to watch. It seems like Carbo wants to play Kovalev, Grabs and Kostitsyn on the same line. This will be an interesting line to watch! Hopefully the turnovers are kept to a minimum though.

[KoivuKostitsynKo...]

This topic will be in the In the System section after tuesday.

[Guest_electron_*]

Here's hoping that Grab's makes the team. There is no substitute, for speed. He will only get better with each game, as his confidence level increases.

[Graeme]

I really think we should keep him as a winger on the fourth line, and when injuries happen, and if he earns it, then give him top six time. I'd also really avoid keeping him at center, we have enough small centers.

[Guest_belarus fan_*]

I am assured, that in any case Grabovsky will lead not less than 40 matches for a season in structure of Montreal!!! It deserves is not less of it than Chipchura and the more so Lapierr

[Guest_CanadianMike_*]

I guess we say goodbye to him today

I wish there was some way both him and Chip could stay (oh wait there is a way =Murray), but I doubt that will happen.

[Guest_belarus fan_*]

When will declare final structure of a command for a season?

[Guest_jennifer_rocket_*]

YAY! Congrats to Grabs!

Anyone think he's got a shot at rookie of the year?

[Guest_CanadianMike_*]

whoooooooo hoooooooooooooooooooo

I love this kid!

[Guest_js2_*]

According to tsn.ca, right now he's the 2nd line centre.

http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=219631&hubname=

[Guest_jzun00_*]

congrats Grabs. I can't wait to watch him Kovy and Kosti play together. So excited. pretty decent in faceoffs, he even had some take aways in the last game too.

[Mojocrookedfoot]

Congrats Grabs...here's to a strong rookie season.

[Guest_Greek Hab_*]

According to tsn.ca, right now he's the 2nd line centre.

http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=219631&hubname=

Good, hope he plays well with Kostiysyn and Kovy...This line is going to deadly. Grabs makes great scoring chances, and shoots accuratly from anywhere on the ice. He'll hopefully improve Kovy's game, to give him a little more 'umph!' And Having Kostitsyn is just a bonus...ALSO, and I hope, this line will have great communication...(BELA)RUSSIAN Line.

This post has been edited by Greek Hab: Oct 1 2007, 11:16 AM

[Guest_jennifer_rocket_*]

According to tsn.ca, right now he's the 2nd line centre.

http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=219631&hubname=

I think he deserves it. He may've had an obvious mistake here and there during the pre-season, but he was very strong on face-offs and seemed to create offensive opportunities with Kovalev and Kostitsyn. I hope he does well to start the year!

This post has been edited by jennifer_rocket: Oct 1 2007, 11:17 AM

[Guest_Talon_*]

Three offensive lines I suppose?

Higgins - koivu - Ryder
Kostitsyn - Grabovski - Kovalev
Latendresse - Plekanec - Smolinski


I like it.

[weepingminotaur]

I think he deserves it. He may've had an obvious mistake here and there during the pre-season, but he was very strong on face-offs and seemed to create offensive opportunities with Kovalev and Kostitsyn. I hope he does well to start the year!

I think the big thing is that he worked hard and kept doing it even when the results weren't reflected on the scoresheet. That's a great attitude for a kid to have. And there is no questioning that he brings creativity and flair to an offense that sorely needs it. I'm a bit hesitant to thrust him into the second-line centre role so quickly, though. I don't see why he couldn't apprentice on the third or fourth line and get adjusted to the speed of the NHL game until he's ready for bigger things.