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  1. 10-23-2002, 10:46 AM #1
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    Gratton rules!

    Last season, when I posted that if Ruff used Gratton on the first/second line on a regular basis instead of using him as a mucker on the Ray line, he'd get 80 points, all kinds of people called me crazy.

    Well, 6 games into 2002, while playing on the FIRST line with Satan and Pyatt, he's got 10 points already.

    Gratton's the guy- it's about time Ruff used him correctly!
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  2. 10-23-2002, 10:54 AM #2
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    He wins almost every faceoff too.

    I've been one of his biggest detractors, but he is playing well now. Ruff's propensity to play skill players with guys who ought to have shovels in their hands drives me nuts too.
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  3. 10-23-2002, 11:11 AM #3
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    Gratton has always been one of those players with "potential." Maybe (and finally!) he's ready to move out of that category and have a real productive season.
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  4. 10-23-2002, 11:12 AM #4
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    I'm just hoping he doesn't fade away after a few weeks.
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  5. 10-23-2002, 11:14 AM #5
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    I'm with you, MissB. Fading would fit his past MO.
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    He will fade faster than a cheap dye job.

    I just picked him up in BFZ League #1
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    Originally posted by Dozerdog
    He will fade faster than a cheap dye job.

    I just picked him up in BFZ League #1
    Whatup DozerD! He'll be fine as long as Ruff leaves him the hell alone
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  8. 10-24-2002, 12:09 PM #8
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    Originally posted by mchurchfie


    Whatup DozerD! He'll be fine as long as Ruff leaves him the hell alone
    Exactly- leave him on the first line, and he'll have 80 points this year.
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  9. 10-24-2002, 12:17 PM #9
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    Originally posted by Judge


    Exactly- leave him on the first line, and he'll have 80 points this year.
    Is that your final ruling?






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  10. 10-24-2002, 01:50 PM #10
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    80 points might be a bit lofty considering he's never got more than 62, and that was about 6 years ago.
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    Gratton has been awesome thus far! Man.. he's competing for the top spot in the league.. in terms of points/scoring.. who would have thought? I hope he keeps it up.. that would be great for him and the Sabres :) Yay I hope he surprises us with his skill.. I remember some people saying that Gratton was a washed up guy who was not good enough and should be traded.. and I always argued.. no give him the ice time and let him shine.. and so far he's been getting the job done.. it seems like.. when the going gets tough.. the tough get going!
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  12. 10-25-2002, 01:18 PM #12
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    A .242 career hitter isn't on track to hit .350 just because he went 4 for 4 on opening day. Let's assess Mr. Gratton after 82 games.
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    Originally posted by Rude American
    A .242 career hitter isn't on track to hit .350 just because he went 4 for 4 on opening day. Let's assess Mr. Gratton after 82 games.
    Gratton is a far better talent than a mucker or the equivalent of a .242 hitter.

    Totally unfair comparison.

    Hopefully he'll get a full season on a top line with 15-20 minutes per game of icetime. Then you'll get your "fair assessment".

    You'll also see an 80-point guy. He was on a tear the second half of last season when Ruff finally realized this guy was an offensive threat, and is continuing now.
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    We'll see about those 80 points.
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    we'll put a beer on it. 80 or more, I owe you. 79 or less, you owe me.
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  16. 10-26-2002, 08:30 AM #16
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    Originally posted by Rude American
    we'll put a beer on it. 80 or more, I owe you. 79 or less, you owe me.
    You got it!
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