I could see that happening pheonix does know how to use the misfits in the league. Plus this way grabo can stay out of the media.

I feel srry for whoever signs this guy.. over rated 3rd line player with some speed..
I hope phoenix signs him..perfect fit.. crappy player to a crappy franchise..im so happy hes gone!
- nascarguy

coming from a guy who has nascarguy as their username: im sure watching cars go around a circle 400 times your hockey 2 cents means about as much as my 2 cents about nascar to you.

vroom vroom

I don't understand the hate for Grabovski. The guy is a warrior who had a bad year being underutilized in Toronto. As a Leafs fan I'd rather have him than Bozak.

The NHL roster and system in Phoenix is deep enough to trade an NHL player at this point. That would not only open up cap space, but you have to remember the 11 forwards listed. Klinkhammer and Yip may not even be on the NHL roster which save over a million dollars.
- scatch38

Do you think Domi will make the big club this year? If so, which line does he play on?

I don't understand the hate for Grabovski. The guy is a warrior who had a bad year being underutilized in Toronto. As a Leafs fan I'd rather have him than Bozak.
- Kinger34

exactly.

'golf clap'

So Eklund's saying that some elf is going to throw Grabovski off of Santa's slay with a parachute (unwrapped, mind you) and down towards some kid's chimney? About on par.
- jmatchett383

E4

Do you think Domi will make the big club this year? If so, which line does he play on?
- nated81

It sounds like he will have a shot to make the team, but I doubt he will if Grabovski signs. From what I understand, Domi would only make the NHL roster if he would get significant minutes on the top 2 lines. He would have to blow the coaching staff away in training camp so the odds arent great.

Have watched Grabo for the last few years and here is my take.

The good:

Big heart-will give 100% most of the time
Fearless
Above average shot and offensive skills
Very fast skater

The bad:

Does not pass the puck nearly enough, very easy to defend
Gets knocked around because he is small
Bit of a loose cannon

He will help some team for sure, but will be very streaky

It sounds like he will have a shot to make the team, but I doubt he will if Grabovski signs. From what I understand, Domi would only make the NHL roster if he would get significant minutes on the top 2 lines. He would have to blow the coaching staff away in training camp so the odds arent great.
- scatch38

So if they sign Grabovski they are pretty much telling Domi he's not ready yet. Why not wait till training camp starts to get a bit of a look at Domi before committing to Grabovski? I realize there is a risk in waiting till training camp but what do they have to lose at this point?

How about some Brunner news? Anything?

So if they sign Grabovski they are pretty much telling Domi he's not ready yet. Why not wait till training camp starts to get a bit of a look at Domi before committing to Grabovski? I realize there is a risk in waiting till training camp but what do they have to lose at this point?
- nated81

I agree that it would make sense to wait, but my guess is the new ownership is pushing for a splash or Grabovski signs for a team friendly contract. I could see the contract being team friendly because of how the Coyotes work and the fact that Grabovski is already making money and just wants to go to the right fit.

maybe Nonis knew something about this guy that we don't. seems no one wants to touch this guy.
- DoubleDown

Pacioretty might have something to say too.

I agree that it would make sense to wait, but my guess is the new ownership is pushing for a splash or Grabovski signs for a team friendly contract. I could see the contract being team friendly because of how the Coyotes work and the fact that Grabovski is already making money and just wants to go to the right fit.
- scatch38

Grabs isn't a splash. He's an average NHL player. About as average as they come.

Grabs isn't a splash. He's an average NHL player. About as average as they come.
- djamon

avg nhl player offered 5 years at 5.5

good call

Grabs isn't a splash. He's an average NHL player. About as average as they come.
- djamon

Especially since he doesn't play for the Leafs anymore

avg nhl player offered 5 years at 5.5

good call
- big_dion

Clarkson?

So if they sign Grabovski they are pretty much telling Domi he's not ready yet. Why not wait till training camp starts to get a bit of a look at Domi before committing to Grabovski? I realize there is a risk in waiting till training camp but what do they have to lose at this point?
- nated81

doesn't domi play wing grabovshi center which may be the reason why.
another year in jrs wouldn't do any harm to domi.

Clarkson?
- Cptmjl

both players are above average.

coming from a guy who has nascarguy as their username: im sure watching cars go around a circle 400 times your hockey 2 cents means about as much as my 2 cents about nascar to you.

vroom vroom
- big_dion

as the same as your opinion to me..next time I want your opinion, ill ask, till then, keep walkin. vroom vroom

exactly.

'golf clap'
- big_dion

I second that. Thank you very much. He was my favourite Leaf.

Grabs isn't a splash. He's an average NHL player. About as average as they come.
- djamon

I agree Grabovski isnt a splash. That was not what I said at all. But an NHL player with a history would usually get a leg up over an 18 year old kid for an NHL job unless your name is Crosby.

I agree Grabovski isnt a splash. That was not what I said at all. But an NHL player with a history would usually get a leg up over an 18 year old kid for an NHL job unless your name is Crosby.
- scatch38

Didn't you just post that his addition makes you a dangerous team?

Grabo should thank Kulemin and MacArthur for his big contract...they did all they leg work ( mostly Kulemin ) and every bounce ended up on Grabo's stick and in the back of the net or a rebound and Kule or Mac would shovel it in.

The year those 3 had great years...the bounces seemed to be unbelievable... seemed every bounce ended up in the back of the net.

Grabo's a good player...just the last couple years he seemed to shoot when he should pass and pass when he should shoot...it wouldn't have hurt him if he could have had some chemistry with Kessel...it just didn't seem to fit!!! My 2 pennies

Grabo>Bozak but the Leafs kept the player that seemed to fill the 1c role best!!!!

maybe Nonis knew something about this guy that we don't. seems no one wants to touch this guy.
- DoubleDown

Semin 2.0?

He is not smart enough to tie his owm shoes, good luck with strategy, to give him credit' he a harding working idiot.