I love Mikhail Grigorenko, and I’ve always been hopeful that he would become a pivotal piece on the Colorado Avalanche.
His chances of becoming that piece are by no means over, but his time is dwindling. So, I propose that Avalanche management consider him as a tradable option.
He is on another one-year contract, another prove-it contract, and he hasn’t really proven anything this year. He’s on pace for a career year, but he’s still only on pace for 28 points — that’s third line production at best.
He has the skills to be an amazing forward for sure, but he hasn’t hit his stride yet, and he may never hit his stride.