Hathaway's Exit Opens Door for Grebenkin's Breakthrough

Garnet Hathaway's trade departure has created an unexpected opportunity for Nikita Grebenkin to step into a larger role with his team. The young player now has a clearer path to ice time and responsibility that wasn't available when the veteran was in the lineup. This kind of opening doesn't come around often, and how Grebenkin capitalizes on it could determine whether he becomes part of the team's future or a cautionary tale about missed chances.