Dual plot lines running in Washington today.
Thomas Vanek's back strain will not allow him to play today.
Rookie Mikhail Grigorenko will play his fifth game if his NHL tryout. Grigo will get top six minutes playing with Ott and Stafford.
More to come....
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There've been some reports coming from mainstream media outlets today stating that Mikhail Grigorenko has to stay with the Sabres for the remainder of the season if he plays another NHL game. This is simply not true. It's just a question of whether or not the club is willing to count this as Year One of his entry level contract.
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Thomas Vanek is the first player in Sabres history to record eight points in the first three games of the season.
Five players have had seven in the first three games: Gilbert Perreault (1972-72 and 1979-80), Don Luce (1975-76), Danny Gare (1979-80), Bob Sweeney (1992-93) and Pat LaFontaine (1992-93). (Source: Elias Sports Bureau).
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Vanek recorded a career-best five points...
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