WingsownNHL 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2007 I hate to bring up yet another thread about this kid, but i just read an article that says he could be a tougher version of Ilya Kovalchuk, which really excites me. On a negative note, the article also stated that he may be a couple of surgeries away from being fully healed. What does this mean? Is Igor going to be sidelined yet again for surgery reasons? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteLightning91 105 Report post Posted March 7, 2007 Do you have the article available? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingsownNHL 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2007 yeah, http://onthewingsblog.com/category/igor-grigorenko/ here is another interesting one too.. http://www.russianprospects.com/public/art...?article_id=364 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeta Power 40 1 Report post Posted March 7, 2007 how old is he? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arin 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2007 He's 23.. I've read a few articles that make it sound like Detroit doctors could possibly fix his footspeed better than Russian ones, but I dunno.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sibiriak 84 Report post Posted March 7, 2007 He's 23.. I've read a few articles that make it sound like Detroit doctors could possibly fix his footspeed better than Russian ones, but I dunno.. He was born in 1989, so he'll be 28 before the next season. He's 5'10'' 178 lbs., and may not be as fast as he used to be. While he could be a very effective player, second coming of Kovalchuk he ain't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenrikRules40 14 Report post Posted March 7, 2007 He was born in 1989... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metalwinger_13 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2007 he was born in 1983 and has been at the top of the prospect list since i think hank and dats were there if not before but i know around that time. heres a linnk to his profile on red wings central http://www.redwingscentral.com/prospects/grigorenko.html he seems hell be a good player once he gets over and its not looking like it wil be soon since the russians dont have a transfer agreement with the NHL yet so its a year by year thing, but i heard they wi; be bringing him over.. but i could be wrong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Systemfel 33 Report post Posted March 7, 2007 He's 178 lbs now? I've seen him listed at 200+. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukRules 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2007 He was born in 1989, so he'll be 28 before the next season. He's 5'10'' 178 lbs., and may not be as fast as he used to be. While he could be a very effective player, second coming of Kovalchuk he ain't. by 1989 i assume you mean 1979....? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sentonial Debut 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2007 I remember reading a couple years back that Grigorenko has the same offensive talent as Datsyuk but with more size and strength and if that's the case we can't get him on this team soon enough Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sibiriak 84 Report post Posted March 8, 2007 He was born in 1989, so he'll be 28 before the next season. He's 5'10'' 178 lbs., and may not be as fast as he used to be. While he could be a very effective player, second coming of Kovalchuk he ain't. Of course, I can't read, so 1983 turned into 1989. As someone correctly pointed out, he will only be 24 prior to the next season. My mistake. He is listed by his current club Lada Togliatti as follows: Born 09.04.1983 (Apr 9) Ht: 182 cm (5' 11.65'') Wt: 83 kg (182.8lbs) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted March 8, 2007 I hate to bring up yet another thread about this kid, but i just read an article that says he could be a tougher version of Ilya Kovalchuk, which really excites me. On a negative note, the article also stated that he may be a couple of surgeries away from being fully healed. What does this mean? Is Igor going to be sidelined yet again for surgery reasons? The sad thing is that Kovalchuk is actually younger, only by a few days though, and he is completing his 5th year in the NHL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henkka 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2007 Grigorenko is a talented bulldozer. Short but very strong guy. I compare him to Martin Lapointe (without that fighting edge). New young "Lapointe" would be very nice to add at next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted March 9, 2007 Its possible you may never see that guy with the wheel on his chest. How can you be so sure? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
datsyukismyfriend 4 Report post Posted March 9, 2007 How can you be so sure? he's not sure. he said "possible" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparty13 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2007 I can't wait to see this kid play in the NHL. I think i read an article not too long ago about Jim Nill i think it was telling Igor that it's time for him to come over after this year, and Igor agreed. Also, i think him joining the Wings will help in keeping Datsyuk a Wing also because they played on the same line a few years back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sergei Fedorov91 24 Report post Posted March 9, 2007 It'll be sad if he never makes it to the NHL, he looked like a world-beater before his accident. But to go into perspective, he's playing a high level of hockey after an accident in which he could have possibly died. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CenterIce 83 Report post Posted March 9, 2007 How can you be so sure? Isn't it sometime this summer that the Wings would loose his rights, and he would go back into the draft? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kozac 10 Report post Posted March 9, 2007 Isn't it sometime this summer that the Wings would loose his rights, and he would go back into the draft? Yes, its this summer or never. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
58Miles2Joe 12 Report post Posted March 16, 2007 Grigorenko mentioned in an article. Sounds like we're in no hurry to get him over here as long as there's no IHF agreement signed. They'll let the Russians pay for his development, I imagine, since we won't lose the rights to him. March 16th: Wings general manager Ken Holland said he speaks to Mark Lapush, the agent for prospect Igor Grigorenko, on a weekly basis and has talked to him several times in the last few days. Grigorenko's contact with Russian Superleague club Lada Togliatti expires at the end of June and the Wings would like to sign the soon-to-be 24-year-old forward, their top selection in the 2001 entry draft (62nd overall), this summer. "I've had a lot of positive conversations with his agent,'' Holland said. "I'm hopeful and optimistic that he'll sign and play in North America next season, but I'm sure the Russian teams will make offers.'' Holland said the Wings hold Grigorenko's NHL rights indefinitely because there's still no transfer agreement between the league and the Russian Ice Hockey Federation. Grigorenko, a 5-foot-10, 203-pound winger, is in his third full season after recovering from multiple fractures in his left leg sustained in a near-fatal car accident in May 2003. http://www.mlive.com/redwings/stories/inde....xml&coll=1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
datsyukismyfriend 4 Report post Posted March 16, 2007 (edited) but the russians engineered ivan drago lol. but rocky just trained for the fight by chopping wood and drago couldn't beat him. Edited March 16, 2007 by datsyukismyfriend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LivingtheDream Report post Posted March 16, 2007 5' 10" and 203. Man, that is a lot opf mass for a guy that tall. No wonder someone called him a bull dog. I wish they could make this happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CAredwingsfan91 28 Report post Posted March 16, 2007 are there any videos of this kid? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StaticWithABeat 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2007 It pisses me off how the Wings have handled him...they knew he was a dynamo when they drafted him in 2001 but refused to bring him over to N.A. even after awesome seasons in 01-02 and 02-03. He should've been in the AHL in 02-03 and on the Wings roster in 03-04 but for some reason they want to leave him in Russia until his late 20s. Now he might not even ever see American soil after his accident...what a waste. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
