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If there was a spot on NHL rosters for a utility player, then Luke Adam just might be filling that role this year. Finally coming into his prime with the Rochester Americans last year – he will find some ice time with the Buffalo Sabres, if only to see if he can best his career high. In 52 NHL games during the 2011-2012 season he scored 10 goals.
Mikhail Grigorenko is skating on thin ice with the team, but showing signs of maturity this off season which could help his case when it comes time to discuss contracts in this upcoming off season.
Luke Adam has had a slow progression and despite high hopes, could end up just being a career American Hockey League player. Despite that – the Buffalo Sabres will be utilizing his skill set. He will best be served in Rochester, but the Buffalo Sabres will have plenty of depth at the center position.
Adam will likely watch from the press box, as the odd man out in most cases, if he doesn’t play the 490 shuffle.