Got grit?

The Habs just sent Sergei Kostitsyn down to the Hamilton Bulldogs and called up Gregory Stewart to replace him.

I like the move because if little Kostitsyn isn't scoring or creating things, then he's pretty well useless, and seeing as he's one of the few players who can go down without having to clear waivers then he may as well be on his way.

There are a few benefits to this move, the biggest one being to reinforce the message sent with the Schneider trade that this situation is quickly getting urgent. The other major message is that the team wants players who work hard and laziness won't be tolerated.

Stewart has looked good every chance he's had (I know, it's only been four games) and he brings a grittiness that is clearly lacking on this team.

My only doubt here is that I don't know how Kostitsyn will react to this move, if he'll see it as a wake up call and find his game in Hamilton or if he'll simply go down there and pout.

Also, what effect, if any, will this have on Andrei Kostitsyn, though the way he's been playing of late he can't get much worse. Maybe not having his brother around will take him out of his comfort zone enough to light a fire under him.