Player Discussion Rasmus Ristolainen

[Buffaloed]

This team has an uncanny ability to make its players sick of hockey.

He didn't go full ROR, there's still hope for him.

 

[1point21Gigawatts]

He didn't go full ROR, there's still hope for him.

Just like Risto. He had the chance to go full ROR and get out of Buffalo. He has the toolset, but no finish.

 

[TehDoak]

I wonder if his off-season should involve some "A Clockwork Orange" style video program to try to wire him into making faster, better reads on plays in his own zone?

I think a week long version of "Mean Tweets" from Jimmy Kimmel's show about him should do it.

 

[TehDoak]

He didn't go full ROR, there's still hope for him.

Is there an ikea in Buffalo for him to crash into?

 

[MrMaster]

Is there an ikea in Buffalo for him to crash into?

IKEA is swedish...wait a minute!

 

[TheMistyStranger]

That's depressing, it doesn't sound like he's that upset about maybe being traded. Can't blame him for feeling that way-and he could go to a healthier team

Maybe not upset, but it doesn’t seem like he want some to leave, either. He sounds like he wants to do his part to help this team win, judging by the comments on personal point totals.

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

Poor Risto, he sounds burnt out on being a Sabre. I can sympathize.

That’s funny he basically said “I’m the only player who isn’t untouchable who would get anything of value back in a trade.” He gets it. He’s just gotta hope the roulette wheel doesn’t land on Edmonton

 

[Sabre Dance]

Poor Risto, he sounds burnt out on being a Sabre. I can sympathize.

That’s funny he basically said “I’m the only player who isn’t untouchable who would get anything of value back in a trade.” He gets it. He’s just gotta hope the roulette wheel doesn’t land on Edmonton

Man, poor fans. These players are so soft mentally. This is why a strong presence at head coach is needed.

 

[Chainshot]

I think a week long version of "Mean Tweets" from Jimmy Kimmel's show about him should do it.

When did angry Buffalo social media fans ever know how to cover someone in the defensive zone? The next time will be the first.

 

[Buffaloed]

Just like Risto. He had the chance to go full ROR and get out of Buffalo. He has the toolset, but no finish.

It's a situation where we have to make him feel like a leader on the team. Let's give him a C. Be proactive and give Reinhart and Dahlin C's while we're at it.

 

[Havok89]

Man, poor fans. These players are so soft mentally. This is why a strong presence at head coach is needed.

Are they soft or are they surrounded by complete garbage?

 

[Jim Carr's Rug]

Are they soft or are they surrounded by complete garbage?

After years of losing he's soft like Theon Greyjoy after years of Ramsay Bolton.

 

[TheMistyStranger]

Poor Risto, he sounds burnt out on being a Sabre. I can sympathize.

That’s funny he basically said “I’m the only player who isn’t untouchable who would get anything of value back in a trade.” He gets it. He’s just gotta hope the roulette wheel doesn’t land on Edmonton

Maybe he has a future as a GM. His comments definitely showed an understanding of player values on his own team, to the point where he is viewing himself with almost clinical detachment.

 

[SabresSharks]

Quite reasonable and accurate comments from Risto, given the team's history during his tenure. All the losing can't help but wear a guy down emotionally.

Still think he can be at least a serviceable #3. He needs to drop the tough guy act, but still play physically when the situation calls for it, and make good decisions consistently while defending. Maybe the latter just isn't in him.

I can't help but think some coaching staff will help him realize his potential. Would be nice if it was the Sabres'.

 

[debaser66]

Figurative language exists for a reason. Live a little

I am a cancer

 

[deVolt]

I hope he cuts down the tire-flipping and concentrates on his movement without the puck on his own zone this offseason. was getting caught puck-watching all season long.

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

Maybe he has a future as a GM. His comments definitely showed an understanding of player values on his own team, to the point where he is viewing himself with almost clinical detachment.

Totally. His off-ice IQ is much more impressive than on-ice

 

[Tatre]

I am a cancer

As a fellow water sign, forget about it

 

[Chainshot]

Funny to hear the difference in takes on Risto between PHam and Rivet/Ray.

 

[Jim Bob]

Funny to hear the difference in takes on Risto between PHam and Rivet/Ray.

Without hearing any of it, I am inclined to expect that Rivet had the best take on the topic.

 

[Paxon]

Late to the party but I don't dislike Risto's comments at all. I don't see what is remotely 'soft' about them. He is being quite realistic and honest.

 

[Chainshot]

Without hearing any of it, I am inclined to expect that Rivet had the best take on the topic.

He loves him. Ray thinks Risto works hard and is extremely dedicated. PHam thinks he’s entitled and doesn’t listen.

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

He loves him. Ray thinks Risto works hard and is extremely dedicated. PHam thinks he’s entitled and doesn’t listen.

Ray is right and Pham can’t tell the difference between “doesn’t listen” and “can’t execute.” He seems to just make a ton of dumb decisions.

We need to shrink down Canadian actor Martin Short, like in the movie Inner Space, and have him take over Risto’s brain like he did with Dennis Quaid. Just an idea.

 

[DatGuy]

He loves him. Ray thinks Risto works hard and is extremely dedicated. PHam thinks he’s entitled and doesn’t listen.

I'm guessing it is somewhere in the middle, maybe better coaching will help, who knows.

 

[Jim Bob]

I'm guessing it is somewhere in the middle, maybe better coaching will help, who knows.

I think he listens to the coaches and the past coaches have asked him to do more than he is capable of.