UnleashRasmus
Rasmus has gone Super Saiyan VI!
No thanks, Anisimov is a dwindling asset, and while I like Gus, we have enough defense. Pass.
Rumor: Sabres trying to trade Ristolainen
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No thanks, Anisimov is a dwindling asset, and while I like Gus, we have enough defense. Pass.
Kaners Bald Spot
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I thought Gus and Ristolainen were pretty similar players outside of size.
UnleashRasmus
Rasmus has gone Super Saiyan VI!
No he can't; he can barely get off the bench.
UnleashRasmus
Rasmus has gone Super Saiyan VI!
It's just not a need, or really an overwhelming desire to add yet another defensemen. Sorry. We're looking more at someone like Dylan Strome, who in no sense is an ask from this Sabres fan. But, a centermen with upside, and not a cap dump like Turris. To be honest from this Sabres fan, and someone we've talked a lot on our board about. We'd be more interested in Bonino, in something non Ristolainen.
I thought a smooth skating LHD was a need though?
Outside of Dahlin, that LHD looks a little bleak.
I was coming in here to offer Bjugstad (4.1m for 2 years, middle 6 center/RW) and Pettersson (RFA, 2nd/3rd pairing LHD) for Ristolainen.
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UnleashRasmus
Rasmus has gone Super Saiyan VI!
Again no thanks. Bjugstad is a major pass from me. He's a third line center at best. In addition, sure I like Pettersson, but this isn't that attractive a package, at least aesthetically it makes sense piece wise. But, pass.
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We can't afford to give up Pettersson. He's the only player who would make acquiring Ristolainen palatable because he could serve as a steady defensive partner for him. You can't play JJ or Riikola opposite Ristolainen, that's just a disaster waiting to happen.
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Rasmus has gone Super Saiyan VI!
No. Russell is trash, and a downgrade over Bogosian who we get rid of next offseason. Puljujarvi is in a similar place with Nylander, that's such an easy "NO".
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Rasmus has gone Super Saiyan VI!
The problem is that Bjugstad has not had a positive emphasis on a roster in almost 3 years and has had major injury concerns. I like Pettersson, but to me, this screams, pass.
Risto is a good player but does have issues in his game: weak defensive zone coverage, poor stick work (stick checking), gets beat by quick puck movement (especially back door and in the slot).
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I think what you mean is Risto does some good things but as a whole he's a flawed player. I don't see how you can say he's good and then list that he basically sucks at the core of what being a defenseman entails.
Agreed. His good qualities are well known (big smooth skating defenceman with a nice shot) while some of his deficiencies get overlooked, just wanted to point that out.
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I take it that you have not watched a lot of Pilut. He shored up a lot of concerns for LHD.
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You're right, Risto is great. Please keep him.
Again, why would Buffalo want to trade Risto for a long term second center... People overreact to Mittelstadt not immediately succeeding, he's still an extremely promising young player. Make no mistake, Mittelstadt is the long term play at 2C or even Cozens. Tuch would be a perfect add to our forwards and Vegas already has Marchessault and Stone at RW. Other most likely pipe dream players I'd love for Risto are Tom Wilson or Josh Andersen.
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Because they don't have one yet. And the more bites you have at the apple, the better your chances of finding one. You can always move a center to wing.
Sure, I suppose I have more faith/patience in Mittelstadt developing into that soon than most people. Especially after losing O'Reilly obviously. I'd have no issue with Mitts at 2c if Skinner and Tuch are his wingers. Another factor is I'd much rather get a young impact winger like Tuch than a guy like Turris or Little, position be damned. RW is still a big need.
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Gabrielor
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If the alternative is to bend and take a bad deal, then you’re absolutely right. We should keep him.
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eh?
Risto + 2 decent (but not top) prospects for Eakin + Tuch?
I'd make that deal from the Sabres POV & I'm very much in the 'don't trade Risto' camp. In fact it's just about the only proposal here that I would make.
Although the clear hole on the roster is a two way centre I see Eakin & especially Tuch as fits. Tuch has a great contract too would be a long term complimentary piece while Eakin could help insulate Mittlestadt for at least a year.
With the recent RHD acquisitions the Sabres can trade Risto & still have a solid D corps... I'm kinda resigned to moving him now & the dream Risto+ for Horvat type deal just ain't gonna happen.
I'd make that deal from the Sabres POV & I'm very much in the 'don't trade Risto' camp. In fact it's just about the only proposal here that I would make.
Although the clear hole on the roster is a two way centre I see Eakin & especially Tuch as fits. Tuch has a great contract too would be a long term complimentary piece while Eakin could help insulate Mittlestadt for at least a year.
With the recent RHD acquisitions the Sabres can trade Risto & still have a solid D corps... I'm kinda resigned to moving him now & the dream Risto+ for Horvat type deal just ain't gonna happen.
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