its not about maturity its a deal between the 2 leagues to keep players in the CHL if they arent NHL ready.

otherwise everyone would just go play in the AHL and there would be no CHL
- robz228

I think there'd still be plenty of kids to populate that league. If that's their reasoning, I'd think there'd be something relating to the contract the player signs, rather than an age restriction. I guess I don't see a huge benefit to having players that are too good for the CHL but not ready for the NHL stay back there. Especially from a development standpoint.

Grigs is a perfect example of this. His development could be severely hampered if he gets run over or injured at the NHL level due to clearly not being ready, but at the same time, there's not much benefit to him playing in the Q. And I can guarantee you he'll be a huge liability at least early in the season next year while he's still learning the speed and building strength.

Might want to look further into that. I read (red) that his JR is now done and can go to the AHL or NHL next season or even now.
- cabin

I need to get my hands on the full agreement as its impossible to find online in its original form there are lots of posts on hockey boards but nothing consistent

Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

Eligibility
Players can play full-time in the QMJHL starting when they're 16 years old , and are eligible through their 20 year old season. QMJHL teams can play a maximum of only three 20 year olds in exhibition, regular season and playoff games.

Teams can also have a maximum of two non-North American players (imports). Import players must be drafted through the CHL Import Draft held during the summer.
- Stripes77

Thanks

Enroth: Ruff had been here too long



http://nhl.com/tso/commen...ff-had-been-here-too-long
- GilPerreault11

WOW!!! Good for Ewok. Wonder how many other guys think the same.

WOW!!! Good for Ewok. Wonder how many other guys think the same.
- Powerslave

Im gonna go with somewhere between Everyone and Everyone but Hecht

Im gonna go with somewhere between Everyone and Everyone but Hecht
- robz228

I need to get my hands on the full agreement as its impossible to find online in its original form there are lots of posts on hockey boards but nothing consistent
- Stripes77

found the article . there was another one with Darcy regarding him being able to go to rochester also. I can't find that one.
http://sabres.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=660431

Grigs isn't being sent down to Rochester!?

WHO'S IDEA WAS THIS.

Grigs isn't being sent down to Rochester!?

WHO'S IDEA WAS THIS.
- Tsyolin

i have no problem with it as long as he plays powerplay and top 2 lines

Enroth: Ruff had been here too long



http://nhl.com/tso/commen...ff-had-been-here-too-long
- GilPerreault11

Its all coming together now. The future is...

i have no problem with it as long as he plays powerplay and top 2 lines
- robz228

You know that isn't gonna happen.

Vanek-Hodgson-Ennis
Ott-Foligno-Stafford
Flynn-Porter-Gerbe
Scott-Grigorenko/Hecht-Kaleta

Sad part is this is what lines might look like for rest of year with no leino (amnesty buy out?)

Vanek-Hodgson-Ennis
Ott-Grigorenko-Foligno
Flynn-Porter-Stafford
Scott/Gerbe-Hecht-Kaleta


that looks better but wont happen. thanks RR......

Vanek-Hodgson-Ennis
Ott-Foligno-Stafford
Flynn-Porter-Gerbe
Scott-Grigorenko/Hecht-Kaleta

Sad part is this is what lines might look like for rest of year with no leino (amnesty buy out?)

Vanek-Hodgson-Ennis
Ott-Grigorenko-Foligno
Flynn-Porter-Stafford
Scott/Gerbe-Hecht-Kaleta


that looks better but wont happen. thanks RR......
- Beezer33

Keeping Grigs in Buffalo is just another sign of the stupidity this organization is drowning in.

found the article . there was another one with Darcy regarding him being able to go to rochester also. I can't find that one.
http://sabres.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=660431
- cabin

I wonder if him ending the season on the Amerks roster makes him eligible to start the season with them next year... soo con fuu sing.

Ya because the Nucks have so many cups....Go burn down your city moron.
- LamontSanford

Hes not a Canucks fan, just a troll

Keeping Grigs in Buffalo is just another sign of the stupidity this organization is drowning in.
- Tsyolin

Its moronic.
Not only will him playing on the 3rd or 4th line not help him, if he dresses one more game he is one year closer to being a UFA. Not that it matters greatly but its just another boneheaded move this franchise made and will continue to make with Darcy at the helm

ha ha! see what happens, Pommer, when you go to a team that has a captain that make sure the team is committed to winning?

ha ha! see what happens, Pommer, when you go to a team that has a captain that make sure the team is committed to winning?
- Kaz

Whatever Poms intent was with that statement, it sure came across an indictment of himself.

ha ha! see what happens, Pommer, when you go to a team that has a captain that make sure the team is committed to winning?
- Kaz

I think people are taking this too seriously.

He was traded to a new team of course he is going to say he is excited to be here and be in the playoffs. Its a typical answer all hockey players say. Would you expect anything less from a guy who would deliver the same statement after each loss? Its a non story.

who knows. poops confusing as hell. i believe you have to be 20 if you come from the CHL though, so maybe not since he will be 19 still i think?
- robz228

Kea's team's season ended and he is 19 and was allowed to play with Rochester for the rest of this season but because he doesn't turn 20 until January he has to start next season back in the CHL.

Whatever Poms intent was with that statement, it sure came across an indictment of himself.
- BackSlider

I couldn't agree more

So the Sabres have 5 games left. Your crush won't play against Boston but he will play in the remaining 5 games.? Great math Garth.

Vanek-Hodgson-Ennis
Ott-Foligno-Stafford
Flynn-Porter-Gerbe
Scott-Grigorenko/Hecht-Kaleta

Sad part is this is what lines might look like for rest of year with no leino (amnesty buy out?)

Vanek-Hodgson-Ennis
Ott-Grigorenko-Foligno
Flynn-Porter-Stafford
Scott/Gerbe-Hecht-Kaleta


that looks better but wont happen. thanks RR......
- Beezer33

I wish Vanek and Stafford weren't on this team... but they are....

Vanek - Hodgson - Ennis
Ott - Grigorenko - Flynn
Foligno - Porter - Stafford
Scott/Gerbe - Hecht - Kaleta

IMO.

No he still has junior eligibility left with him still being 18 (he turns 19 soon). He either has to be here or in the Q i believe
- Stripes77

That's correct
The dumb rule basically exists to try n keep talent in the CHL for longer so they'll have a better product
It's an agreement between the CHL & NHL

It's dumb Grigorenko isn't going to Rochester now though
Are we going to play him for 5 games and then send to Rochester for the playoffs? I'd rather he go down right away so he can get in a few games w new teammates before the playoffs start
Darcy must think he can somehow help the Sabres make the playoffs... Hahaha