GDT: Game 56: Islanders @ Sabres - 2/12 7pm ET (MSG-B, WGR 550)

[Buffaloed]

why does it seem like every single time this team makes a mistake it end up in the back of the net? unbelievable

Because that's what happens?

 

[BowieSabresFan]

"Risto would be better with less ice time."

Gets clowned by CAL CLUTTERBUCK.

He didn’t get clowned. That was simply an unforced turnover.

 

[vcv]

Am I seeing things? Did no one else see the puck randomly jumped off the ice when Risto went to stick handle it? Did I miss something?

 

[Chainshot]

Scandella-Ristolainen had trouble exiting cleanly on more than just the GA shift. If it isn't one of them, it's the other handling live ordnance. And they do no favors for each other with the lack of touch they have on the puck, Scandella in particular when going d-to-d.

 

[sufferer]

He didn’t get clowned. That was simply an unforced turnover.

He heard footsteps. This is not a guy a playoff team would have playing 25 minutes a night. He’s a massive liability at any given moment.

 

[Moskau]

He didn’t get clowned. That was simply an unforced turnover.

He was pressured.

I would give him the benefit of the doubt but he's been one of the biggest defensive liabilities in the league every season of his career.

 

[Royal Thunder]

Yeah that was a brutal play by Risto. He's such a frustrating player

 

[GrierIsGod123]

Yeah I'm very ready to move Risto...he's our Phaneuf. Get some value out of him.

 

[Moskau]

Yeah I'm very ready to move Risto...he's our Phaneuf. Get some value out of him.

Phaneuf actually landed those open ice hits Risto attempts twice a game. And believe it or not Phaneuf actually dropped the gloves once in a while instead of hiding behind refs.

He's even worse... he's Jack Johnson with money.

 

[BowieSabresFan]

He was pressured.

I would give him the benefit of the doubt but he's been one of the biggest defensive liabilities in the league every season of his career.

Yet he wasn’t “clowned” as you suggested, and he’s had stretches where he’s played quite well.

But that play was pretty pathetic.

 

[GellMann]

Stupid d-zone play from Scandella-Ristolainen. Again.

"SoMEonE hAs To PlAY tHe HaRD MinUteS"

But why does that particular combo do it exponentially worse than literally everyone else who plays those same minutes when they aren't together, Phil? Including combos that INCLUDE Ristolainen??

 

[MayDayMayDay]

Risto for Huberdeau anyone?

 

[GrierIsGod123]

Phaneuf actually landed those open ice hits Risto attempts twice a game. And believe it or not Phaneuf actually dropped the gloves once in a while instead of hiding behind refs.

He's even worse... he's Jack Johnson with money.

HAHAHHAHA...he's a little better than Jack Johnson, but yes, not far off. I truly think we can do better by getting a more defensively sound player, even sacrificing 20 or so of Risto's points.

 

[GrierIsGod123]

Risto for Huberdeau anyone?

Oh god yes...can't see Florida doing that.

 

[kirby11]

"SoMEonE hAs To PlAY tHe HaRD MinUteS"

But why does that particular combo do it exponentially worse than literally everyone else who plays those same minutes when they aren't together, Phil?

But they're tall and gritty

 

[GrierIsGod123]

"SoMEonE hAs To PlAY tHe HaRD MinUteS"

But why does that particular combo do it exponentially worse than literally everyone else who plays those same minutes when they aren't together, Phil? Including combos that INCLUDE Ristolainen??

Our coach is such a conservative idiot. We literally will win 1 of 3 games with that as our shutdown pairing ... book it.

 

[HogtownSabresfan]

Am I seeing things? Did no one else see the puck randomly jumped off the ice when Risto went to stick handle it? Did I miss something?

How come giveaways always happen to him?

 

[GrierIsGod123]

How come giveaways always happen to him?

Slow processing speed

 

[MayDayMayDay]

Oh god yes...can't see Florida doing that.

Idk... They might. Creeping their board, they seem pretty adamant about getting a top 4 RHD. At the risk of getting torched, I'll main board it.

 

[jc17]

Am I seeing things? Did no one else see the puck randomly jumped off the ice when Risto went to stick handle it? Did I miss something?

I'd like to see another replay. I didn't really see a turnover but I see why he's not getting the benefit of the doubt

 

[GrierIsGod123]

We really gotta build the defense around Dahlin and Pilut on the top two pairs. There's your top two PP QB's as well.

I'd love if we could flip Risto for Trouba or Lindholm.

 

[sabremike]

I grabbed like 20 of the programs so just get another goddamned goal so I can use the Tims coupons for free coffee while waiting until 3 for my bus.

 

[Gordo21]

Tough giveaway at the end.

 

[jc17]

Oh god yes...can't see Florida doing that.

Risto still carries value outside of most people that watch him nightly and the analytics community

 

[GrierIsGod123]

Idk... They might. Creeping their board, they seem pretty adamant about getting a top 4 RHD. At the risk of getting torched, I'll main board it.

Nice...take one for the team. Can we work Pysyk into the deal too?

 

[GrierIsGod123]

Risto still carries value outside of most people that watch him nightly and the analytics community

I'm sure he does, but just how much value is the big question?