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Author:  SABRESAllTheWay [ Fri Jul 13, 2012 2:22 pm ]
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http://wgr550.com/Girgensons-Signs-with-Sabres/13715055

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Girgensons Signs with Sabres

After turning some heads at development camp, Sabres first round pick Zemgus Girgensons will forego college and go straight to the pros. The Buffalo Sabres have officially announced that they've signed Girgensons to a three-year, entry-level deal. The 14th overall pick in the 2012 draft is elligible to play with the Sabres or their AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans.

Read the official press release from the Sabres below:

BUFFALO, N.Y. (July 13, 2012) --- Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier today announced that the team has agreed to terms with forward Zemgus Girgensons on a three-year, entry-level contract.

Girgensons (6’2”, 198 lbs., 1/5/94) spent the last two seasons with the Dubuque Fighting Saints of the United States Hockey League. In 100 regular season USHL games, Girgensons recorded 104 points (45+59) and 115 penalty minutes, adding 12 points (5+7) in 13 playoff games.

As the team's captain last season, Girgensons led the Fighting Saints in goals (24), points (55), power play goals (5) and game-winning goals (6) despite playing in only 49 of Dubuque's 60 games. Girgensons also served as alternate captain for Team Latvia at the 2012 IIHF World Junior Championship, where he scored two goals in six games.

The Sabres selected Girgensons with their second of two first-round picks (14th overall) in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, making the Riga, Latvia native the highest Latvian draft pick in NHL history.
Author:  Rud [ Fri Jul 13, 2012 2:23 pm ]
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Very glad he's going to Rochester next year, it should help him progress a lot faster than going to Vermont would.
Author:  ksquier89 [ Fri Jul 13, 2012 2:34 pm ]
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No way in hell Grigs sits in the AHL. He starts immediately.
Author:  SABRESAllTheWay [ Fri Jul 13, 2012 2:44 pm ]
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ksquier89 wrote:
No way in hell Grigs sits in the AHL. He starts immediately.

A lot of Sabres outlets have stated they expect Girgensons in the AHL, what makes you feel otherwise? Need for centers? Talent alone?
Author:  ksquier89 [ Fri Jul 13, 2012 3:00 pm ]
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SABRESAllTheWay wrote:
ksquier89 wrote:
No way in hell Grigs sits in the AHL. He starts immediately.

A lot of Sabres outlets have stated they expect Girgensons in the AHL, what makes you feel otherwise? Need for centers? Talent alone?

Grigs not Girgs. 8-) Girgy sits in the AHL for a year. Spot call ups.
Author:  Sabresfansince1980 [ Fri Jul 13, 2012 3:28 pm ]
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Camp will answer a lot of questions. If he already has the size, physicality, and attitude, then he could very well fill the role of a 3/4 center without pressure to produce points. Learning the defensive aspects of the NHL will be a rough ride though, along with the extended season. The AHL has a tough schedule too so either way it will be a grind. At the very least he may get some spot call ups.
Author:  Vanek_Fanatic_26 [ Fri Jul 13, 2012 3:35 pm ]
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SABRESAllTheWay wrote:
ksquier89 wrote:
No way in hell Grigs sits in the AHL. He starts immediately.

A lot of Sabres outlets have stated they expect Girgensons in the AHL, what makes you feel otherwise? Need for centers? Talent alone?


The need at center is quite large, so that may be one of the reasons, yes.
Author:  Skyline_BNR34 [ Fri Jul 13, 2012 9:53 pm ]
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Grigorenko starts with the Sabres next year, and Girgensons will play maybe a few games with Buffalo.
Author:  Rud [ Fri Jul 13, 2012 10:28 pm ]
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This "Grigs" and "Girgs" business is going to be so confusing for the next several years
Author:  TheBlackDahliaMurder [ Fri Jul 13, 2012 11:13 pm ]
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Rud wrote:
This "Grigs" and "Girgs" business is going to be so confusing for the next several years


Hopefully.
Author:  YankeeInRaleigh [ Sat Jul 14, 2012 12:31 am ]
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Rud wrote:
This "Grigs" and "Girgs" business is going to be so confusing for the next several years



I'd like to propose we go with:

Girgs, and 'Renko.
Author:  BlueandYellow [ Sat Jul 14, 2012 1:45 am ]
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Grigs for Grigorenko
Zemmy for Zemgus Girgensons.
Author:  Jammerz04 [ Sat Jul 14, 2012 1:41 pm ]
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BlueandYellow wrote:
Grigs for Grigorenko
Zemmy for Zemgus Girgensons.


I like it.
Author:  ksquier89 [ Sat Jul 14, 2012 1:47 pm ]
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Jammerz04 wrote:
BlueandYellow wrote:
Grigs for Grigorenko
Zemmy for Zemgus Girgensons.


I like it.

But I like confusion and arguements made over miscommunication.
Author:  Vanek_Fanatic_26 [ Sat Jul 14, 2012 2:30 pm ]
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I have a feeling we'll be calling Girgensons "Goose". Why?

His name is pronounced ZEM-GOOSE.
Author:  Skyline_BNR34 [ Sat Jul 14, 2012 4:50 pm ]
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Or we just spell out their full last name.
Author:  Rud [ Sat Jul 14, 2012 10:32 pm ]
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Skyline_BNR34 wrote:
Or we just spell out their full last name.


My time is far too valuable to type out every single letter in their names.
Author:  Displaced Fan [ Sun Jul 15, 2012 11:33 am ]
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:lol:
Author:  Skyline_BNR34 [ Sun Jul 15, 2012 12:38 pm ]
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:lol:
Author:  Vanek_Fanatic_26 [ Sun Jul 15, 2012 6:40 pm ]
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:lol:
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