Dreger: Ducks interested in Ristolainen?

[justafan22]

“I had heard that Anaheim had interest in Ristolainen. I’d be a little surprised if the Edmonton Oilers didn’t have interest in Ristolainen. You could probably come up with a list of 8 or 10 teams, just again projecting the type of player he’s projecting becoming when he hits full stride as a veteran NHL guy.
“But that’s another deal where Botterill has got to feel real comfortable that he’s on the winning side, otherwise he doesn’t make it.”

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[Erndog]

Hampus Lindholm paired with Ristolainen would be an interesting test for the analytics community

 

[ffh]

Hampus Lindholm paired with Ristolainen would be an interesting test for the analytics community

How about ristolainen for lindholm

 

[AvatarAang]

How about ristolainen for lindholm

How about no

 

[crowi]

With Fowler's new deal I really don't understand how we could afford Risto's contract.

 

[HockeyRulez]

Would definitely be interested from Florida but probably not likely within division

 

[Beerz]

How about ristolainen for lindholm

It would be Risto plus for Lindholm ...not sure why ducks would be interested in deal like that

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Surprising, considering we have a good young top 4 and a bigger need up front. I can't see a fit here.

Lindholm is on a different level and isn't going anywhere. Fowler's new extension just kicks in this summer, likewise for Manson who is a more established version of what you'd hope to get from Risto. Montour is hitting RFA at a convenient time where he just shouldn't yet have the leverage to command big money. On top of that we have some very nice D prospects in the pipeline. I see absolutely no reason why Anaheim would be an aggressive bidder here.

 

[VoluntaryDom]

It would be Risto plus for Lindholm ...not sure why ducks would be interested in deal like that

More like risto++++++++

 

[Royal Thunder]

Rakell would be the ask, Anaheim would say no as his contract is incredible. Don't see a 1 for 1 D swap making sense.

 

[Bazeek]

Would definitely be interested from Florida but probably not likely within division

Someone call Doug Wilson.

 

[GellMann]

There are several players on Anaheim I'd love to get and would be willing to add to Risto, as I know they probably don't want him

 

[Drew311]

If i'm Murray I would be targeting Reinhart, not Risto.

 

[Beerz]

More like risto++++++++

no need for hyperbole

 

[Mathew Barzal]

Why are the Sabres dealing Ristolainen again? I thought they were looking forward to a defense core with Dahlin and Risto.

 

[GellMann]

Would definitely be interested from Florida but probably not likely within division

What would we have to add to him to get Trocheck?

(Yes, I know the answer is probably way too much for me to consider)

 

[VoluntaryDom]

no need for hyperbole

Lindholm is a top 15 dman Ristolainen is a #4 who bleeds shot attempts

 

[Gliff]

Why?

Defense is clearly a huge organizational strength for the Ducks. Why trade for another defensemen when they have a clear need up front?

 

[Beerz]

Id like to see what Risto can do with a reduced role ... its pretty obvious that he's not going to be a #1 dman but still think he can be a beast with a more support.

Guy is turning into an animal.

 

[Beerz]

Lindholm is a top 15 dman Ristolainen is a #4 who bleeds shot attempts

Im well aware Lindholm is much better than Risto ... but i dont think Lindholm is top 15 and it especially isnt going to be ++++++++ .. thats hyperbole

 

[Bazeek]

Why?

Defense is clearly a huge organizational strength for the Ducks. Why trade for another defensemen when they have a clear need up front?

Maybe to facilitate trading one of their other defenseman for said help? If someone's offering exactly the sort of forward they want for Manson, maybe they see what it costs to bring in Risto as a replacement?

Doesn't seem like something that'd actually happen, but it's the sort of thing you can imagine GM's asking around about and then having bubble up in rumors as "interest."

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

I think Risto would do well in Anaheim... but a trade doesn't really make sense from Anaheim perspective...

the pieces buffalo likely would want are likely not available(Lindholm/Rakell)… Even if buffalo wanted a futures package... that seems pretty dumb from Anaheim perspective when you look at the roster and our needs.... why pay for a defensemen when we clearly need help up front.

Defensively
Lindholm Manson
Fowler Montour
Larsson/Petterson/Welinski/Mahura
That's pretty good 8 defenders

 

[VoluntaryDom]

Im well aware Lindholm is much better than Risto ... but i dont think Lindholm is top 15 and it especially isnt going to be ++++++++ .. thats hyperbole

Statistically Lindholm is arguably the best defensive defenseman in the league

 

[Royal Thunder]

Lindholm is a top 15 dman Ristolainen is a #4 who bleeds shot attempts

We don't know what Risto is yet but your take is one I see a lot and will continue to refute.

Ristolainen has had literally the hardest minutes in the league on a horrible team since he was like 20. There is not another young D in the league currently who has had such a trial by fire introduction to the NHL. If there is, let's hear it. He has been played like he is an elite world class superstar defensemen while 95%+ of other young D get to ease into the league behind quality vets. He hasn't had a singular role and has had to play Vlasic-type minutes against the oppositions best players while also being leaned on heavily for production because the Sabres had no one else. It's not a total excuse and I'm not going to say he is a #1D or anything like that, but fact is he has been in a situation where many many very good defensemen would be exposed.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Im well aware Lindholm is much better than Risto ... but i dont think Lindholm is top 15 and it especially isnt going to be ++++++++ .. thats hyperbole

Id prob keep Lindholm even if the 1st overall was on the table tbh.