Michoulicious
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When I think solid defensive D, I think Ristolainen first and foremost.
Buffalo doesn't need defenseman. Also unless Johnsson plays RW as well he's not a great fit here. The obvious fit is Kapanen, but I doubt you'll find too many Sabres fans that'd accept him as the centerpiece of the deal without a serious asset or assets on top. Personally if he's the best that's being offered I would just keep Risto, but I'm not Botterill.If the Leafs sign Muzzin that gives us Rielly, Muzzin and Sandin on the left side, making Dermott potentially expendable.
Wonder if it would be Dermott + AJ for Risto + something
Risto may have his defensive issues but he is a big boy, a notorious gym rat and apparently super intense. Could be the Leafs want to bring someone in with that fire and passion, even if he has his issues?
~18:09 --> LeBrun on the Leafs plans at the deadline, if they can flip a switch & on Sidney Crosby's play
"I will tell you that I do believe that there has been some level of communication between the Sabres and Leafs and I think that thing has been left at right now that the two teams can't make that go before Monday, that it's a Summer deal, if they even go back to it, that it would be a Summer thing for cap reasons, for all kinds of reasons."
It sounds to me like the interpretation of what LeBrun said was accurate this time.
He's certainly painted himself in a corner, but that doesn't mean he has to move Ristolainen for a pick a year and half out to a division rival. I doubt you're getting too many teams that are anxious to trade a young center for a pick that far out.They could use that 1st to get the C they need.
Miller doesn't have much value anymore, I would imagine.
I don't know what Montour would be worth but he's probably more valuable to the Sabres than what other teams would be offering.
He's painted himself into a corner regardless.
A lot of the leaf fans on here don’t like risto but I’ve thought he would be a great fit. Buffalo hates us though so don’t see it
Yeah your record definitely says That’s what you guys do you’re one game out of not being in the playoffsIt doesn’t matter if you give up six goals if you can score seven
I actually don’t hate this in the off season if we let Barrie and Ceci go. He could be useful on the power play and eat some minutes while our younger players continue to grow in a sheltered role.
lol what a dumbass post
how many threads on leafs stuff?
I think some Buffalo fans hate the Leafs, but do you have any evidence that the actual organization hates the Leafs.
Not all hero wears a cape!
Ya let me just go grab my shoe box of evidence and I’ll brb.
Seriously what a garbage waste of time for you to respond that. Of course I’m talking fan rivalry.
Because, frankly, what the Buffalo fanbase (or the Toronto fanbase) thinks about a deal is almost completely meaningless. What the management of the two teams thinks is very meaningful. People on these boards get way too tied up in what fanbases think.
They could use that 1st to get the C they need.
Miller doesn't have much value anymore, I would imagine.
I don't know what Montour would be worth but he's probably more valuable to the Sabres than what other teams would be offering.
That's a joke right?Ceci and future assets? LolDubas likely trading a 4th for Risto and in a few days trade Risto for a 2nd and a 4th.
I have a hard time believing that Risto is the guy LeBrun is referring to. This is a trade the leafs can easily pull off now if they wanted. Ceci is on LTIR and if he is expected back soon then simply move Ceci and future assets for Risto.
If the salary is an issue now but not in the offseason then you think it has to be a bigger salary player.
That's a joke right?Ceci and future assets? Lol
Earlier today he said this. Got more specific just now with above tweet
lol is Ristolainen really that bad?
Some of the posts in here makes it seem like he's awful
David Bowie doesn't even think Risto can be a hero.Is Risto the hero the Leafs need or he is the hero the Leafs deserve?