I'm not gung-ho about trading Ristolainen for a winger in general, he's probably our best trade chip to get a guy who could become a 2C. Unlike most of the proposals involving Ristolainen it's at least worth considering. Kase is a good young player on a reasonable contract. It would hopefully force the Sabres to plant Sobotka's ass firmly in the pressbox. I'd re-visit this when Montour is ready to return.
Proposal: Ana-Buf
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Spazkat
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I get it if you had concerns about his injury history, but acting like Kase is a 3rd liner is straight up bullshit
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I'm not the one who started the ifs, just stating that the only reason a player like Kase would even be available currently is due to durability concerns.
One thing to remember about Kase's durability is the training staff/ luck in Anaheim the last 2 or 3 years has been absolutely horrible. No player has been able to stay healthy. He may be able stay healthy with a different staff. But it is a risk.
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With Kase you're gambling on one of the most efficient players in the NHL who has produced extremely well given his usage and driven play at a level that few in the league have. The only question is his durability.
It's an interesting situation.
It's an interesting situation.
and risto is only available because he has been temporarily ruined because of terribad coaching staffs.
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Which of the 5 coaching staffs Ristolainen has played under in Buffalo are you referring to exactly?
I actually have never seen him play since I work so only watch sabres and team's in my area which is Detroit and Toronto.However I see he is a 40 point player if you average it over 80 games in his career.Also is his injuries serous or fluky? What type of upside does he have?
I think it all comes down to coaching with players like Risto.
I think if Kruger is the real deal I believe Risto will be as well.
I think if Kruger is the real deal I believe Risto will be as well.
JackFr
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It's 40 point player but while playing basically 4th line minutes. One of the most efficient scorers in the NHL and a dominant possession player as well. Watch out for him this year if he gets top minutes this season.
Lol if I were the Sabres id pay a team a 2nd to take Ristolainen away the guy is a pylon defensively, the Sabres should be ecstatic to get a 2nd for him let alone Kase as well.
Thanks. I think we saw what he would do first two games of this year. He’s not #1 stud but he’s tough as hell with offence and good cap it. Yeah, a 2nd. Inhale some more.
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Good enough upside that we have a hard time saying yes to moving him for risto. Duck fans arnt lyin when they say he is arguably our best offensive weapon. Easily 30 goal 60 point playet when healthy... with room to be better ... biggest question is can he stay healthy. He also drives his own line... he didnt have to play with getz and rakell to put up #s, he can basically play with anyone.
Id say a lot of duck fans would prefer to move rakell over kase.
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No a lot of ducks fans would not rather move rakell... What... The return would have to be twice or 3x as good for rakell...
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At this stage, I don’t think Kruger would want to trade him. However any deal needs to include a skilled forward, center would be preferable, and getting back less salary than what’s going out. Sabres are really tight against the cap and we could a little more skill.
Love to get back a forward with some sandpaper.
Love to get back a forward with some sandpaper.
How on earth did he play on 4th line with Anaheim? Also how is Ritchie doing?Always liked him in junior
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/shrug... if you watch a ducks game youll remember kase hes always all over the place.
Ritchie has been fairly disappointing... usually plays with kase tho so hopefully hes just adapting to new system/ coaches. I think hell be moved at some point tho
I think a healthy Kase is worth a risto, and I think highly of both players. I don’t think it’s a trade Buffalo should do though based on the team (not value)
Ducks shouldn’t move Kase. Wrap him in bubble wrap if needed. 2 assists last night and they were excellent passes.
