Grier

[matter2003]

Anyone know what is going on with Grier? He is listed as being out for personal reasons....hopefully everything is OK...have not heard anything nor can I find anything about why he is out...

[SabresFan526]

I believe his mother is quite ill and he has taken a leave from the team to be with her. Here's the link.

 

http://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/12/morning-skate-report-grier-out.html

 

Presumably, her condition is really serious, so I'm sure that is why he's taken a leave. I hope his mother gets well and everything works out for him. He's been great for the Sabres since coming back and I hope he comes back soon, but family matters are always more important than hockey, and I hope his mom gets better.

[shrader]

Just a quick bit of advice. When something like this comes up, check the pinned Bill Hoppe thread. The info was posted there a few days ago. Those reporters taking in each practice tend to hear about these things before anyone else.

[FogBat]

Just a quick bit of advice. When something like this comes up, check the pinned Bill Hoppe thread. The info was posted there a few days ago. Those reporters taking in each practice tend to hear about these things before anyone else.

With that said, should this thread be closed?

[Two or less]

I don't think it should be closed. In the Hoppe thread, it's said his mother is sick. She passed away several days ago Lindy said after the game and the team held a moment of silence for her today.

 

R.I.P. Mrs. Grier.

 

Thoughts and prayers with Mike and his family tonight.

[nobody]

RIP

[Ted's Hot Dogs]

I love Mike grier..hope he finishes his career in Buffalo.. RIP to his mom... would somone slap the "C" on his chest already

[Calvin]

I love Mike grier..hope he finishes his career in Buffalo.. RIP to his mom... would somone slap the "C" on his chest already

RIP Mrs. Grier, your son is a fine man and we are honored and happy to have him here on the Sabres. Thank you and God bless.

[That Aud Smell]

sad news - grier was/is obviously a devoted and loving son.

[Rox11]

sad news - grier was/is obviously a devoted and loving son.

'A devoted and loving son' ... sounds like his Mom was one fine lady that did a great job with her son.

i'm real glad to have him back in Buffalo ... for more than one year, I hope.

[spndnchz]

R.I.P.

 

http://www.thehawkeye.com/story/obit-W-Grier-121209

[blugold43]

grier's awesome...RIP mrs. grier and condolences to the young man...