A 24 year old JayBo wouldn't have been a bad pickup.
I think there's still a massive ceiling with him, and just getting out of Buffalo could really help. I just wonder if that place is kind of toxic until they can get some better locker room guys.
Sounds like the new coach in Buffalo agrees. Wouldn't be surprised if he gets another season so they can get a better evaluation of where he's at.
A guy like Risto may not be THE piece, but he could be a great piece. The kind you want to keep adding to a blueline, as I see it. Like you commented recently, we can build a great blueline without a magic bullet Lidstrom caliber player.
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