Great write-up! Thanks for taking the time to put it all down.
This side of the scaling changes, the meta does seem to favor hard-hitting, self-sustaining heroes (since everyone is a little squishier). I agree that the lack of CC will hurt Greymane, and it leaves me wondering what niche he will fill. Perhaps a finisher, like the "new" Zeratul: stays safe until a hero is weak enough and jumps in for the kill. His ultimates certainly favor that kind of play style, and he has an incredible escape mechanic.
I wonder if you have any additional thoughts on him now that the new scaling is live and
