Bure comparison is a fun one. Looks a bit like him too.
Did not look out of place against a strong Jets team. Plays with confidence and poise at age 19.6
Going back and reading some of the quotes about him around draft. The following stood out "Only one player in the last 10 years in the USHL had a higher point total in his draft-eligible season than Matvei Gridin's 83 this year. That was Matt Coronato who had 85."
Suspect he sticks for a few games if Huby needs time to heal. Then gets some seasoning with Wranglers for most of the rest of the year.
Flames need to move at least one winger by trade deadline to make room for this kid in the top 9. Very crowded top 9 winger group with both Sharkey and Pospy likely having to play regular 4th line minutes even without Gridin in lineup. Nice problem for Conroy to have.
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