10-22-2007, 01:53 AM
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| Re: 2007/2008 Red Wings Season Update
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Igor Grigorenko hasn't showed the Detroit Red Wings enough to earn a roster spot. But, he was promoted anyway, due to his unique situation. Now it's up to Grigorenko to work his way into the lineup. And he's got a long way to go. The Red Wings recalled Grigorenko Sunday night, after he played his fifth game for AHL affiliate Grand Rapids. Red Wings general manager Ken Holland said the 24-year-old forward will join the NHL club for practice Tuesday.
"Based on what we've seen so far, he probably needs a lot more time in Grand Rapids, but he's not prepared for that commitment, for, among other things, major financial reasons,'' Holland said. "We'll bring him here and take it a day at a time. I can't tell you where we're going to be with Igor one month from now. ... There's no guarantees. I'm not promising anybody a roster spot or minutes. It's all to be earned.''
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