Friedman: Penguins could move Juuso Rikkola

[MMC]

31 Thoughts: Fast hockey, big personalities define start of NHL season - Sportsnet.ca

8. A lot of the trade talk on the Penguins blue line surrounds Jack Johnson, but another possibility is Juuso Riikola. He hasn’t got into a game yet.

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[The Grim Reaper]

"Next 48-hours".

 

[ijuka]

Well, he'd instantly be a #3 on Winnipeg Jets.

 

[Michoulicious]

31 Thoughts: Fast hockey, big personalities define start of NHL season - Sportsnet.ca

Mandatory post:

 

[JackFr]

Dumb, Riikola wasn't good in his small sample last season but Johnson is clearly the guy.

 

[gdsmack267]

Dumb, Riikola wasn't good in his small sample last season but Johnson is clearly the guy.

Its all about the contracts

 

[Empoleon8771]

This isn't all that surprising with the emergence of Marino and the difficulty in moving JJ. You won't get much for him, I'd be shocked if he got dramatically more than Biega, but I think Riikola for a depth forward is a reasonable suggestion.

 

[molon labe]

I don't see it... unless he's part of a bigger deal.

 

[Habs10025]

31 Thoughts: Fast hockey, big personalities define start of NHL season - Sportsnet.ca

What a load of crap . Again coming from the garbage network.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Would anyone pick him up if he was waived?

 

[SotasicA]

Dumb, Riikola wasn't good in his small sample last season but Johnson is clearly the guy.

Nobody wants JMFJ.

You add Riikola as a sweetener and still nobody wants Johnson. Makes sense to trade the guy you are able to trade.

 

[BHD]

Would anyone pick him up if he was waived?

He's a bottom pairing defenseman who can put up some numbers (5 points, including a pair of goals, in 37 games). A team might claim him.

 

[Mick Jagr]

Nobody wants JMFJ.

You add Riikola as a sweetener and still nobody wants Johnson. Makes sense to trade the guy you are able to trade.

Jack Johnson and First Rounder gets JJ moved. Don't kid yourself. Rutherford just hasn't offered it up yet.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Kinda seems like Pens need to do something bigger... some trade rumors I keep seeing wont change anything it seems

I honestly haven't been a fan of what JR has done in Pittsburgh

 

[SomeDude]

Kinda seems like Pens need to do something bigger... some trade rumors I keep seeing wont change anything it seems

I honestly haven't been a fan of what JR has done in Pittsburgh

Yeah, you have to worry when a guy has only won 2 out of the last 4 Cups.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

He's a bottom pairing defenseman who can put up some numbers (5 points, including a pair of goals, in 37 games). A team might claim him.

Putting up ~10pts in 75 games is putting up nothing. lol

This is not thread worthy

 

[Extra Texture]

Man, if Riikola gets moved first I'm gonna be annoyed. I understand why, of course. Move the asset that has some value. It will just be annoying to part with him and still see Jack Johnson on that roster. Especially when Jusso can clearly contribute and work on the bottom pair, just fine.

 

[BHD]

Putting up ~10pts in 75 games is putting up nothing. lol

That's why I said some.

 

[HockeyDBspecialist]

Pens should try to get Weber for 2-3 years he's left with

 

[Gurglesons]

Could see him having a Kempny lite addition to the right team.

 

[Juicy Pop]

Who?

If a Philly fan doesn't know who the hell he is, then he's not even an asset.

 

[greasysnapper]

Does he still play like an absolute beast? I remember one game where he was hitting everything that moved and was pretty solid in his own end. Seemed like a real meat and potatoes guy.

 

[Gecklund]

Who?

If a Philly fan doesn't know who the hell he is, then he's not even an asset.

If a Sharks fan knows who the hell he is, then he’s an asset. I can play that game too.

 

[Trade]

Who?

If a Philly fan doesn't know who the hell he is, then he's not even an asset.

He played almost half the year with the Pens last season... hard to know about something if you're not paying attention.

Dumb trade idea tbh, but if JR's got that itch he' gonna scratch...

 

[Empoleon8771]

Does he still play like an absolute beast? I remember one game where he was hitting everything that moved and was pretty solid in his own end. Seemed like a real meat and potatoes guy.

He has good talents but he gives bad on ice results, he's a weird defenseman. Watching him makes you really happy with his play, then you look at his on ice results and gag.

He's a good skater (especially when carrying the puck), has a rocket of a shot, is a strong puck mover and is a well rounded 2-way player. He just can't combine all of those into good results.