i know its gone silent since he re-signed but i wouldnt rule out a risto-trouba swap either.
- Sabresfan-365

The only thing I don't like about this is Risto is signed long term and Trouba wants big money

If we could squeeze out a first pick also I'm down
- GERBE!!!75PTS

Greedy bastard

Maybe just keep him and hope Guhle is our Duncan Keith

*hides
- Powerslave

no need to hide...i'm sure the thought has crossed their minds

Okposo never struck me as a guy who care more about contract than winning. Sure he took a big contract, just like all FAs do because why wouldn't you.

Anyway, I was more piling onto the fact that TBN guys suck and their takes are always bad like this one.
- Phatjohnsn

YES

he also looked very professional...the rest looked as if they just came in from the backyard
- Michael Pachla

Do you know who he is? Michael - you'd be an improvement over all of them. I grew up with Bucky, don't always agree with him, but he means well.

christ im more obvious than gerbe now


but yea i agree i think a year to get back on track is what they need. new coach new philosophy etc. if it works right away great if not we get a really good pick and some exciting hockey.
- Sabresfan-365

Honestly, another top pick is just what the doctor ordered to fix this mess

Greedy bastard
- chilliard77

Yes I am

The only thing I don't like about this is Risto is signed long term and Trouba wants big money
- chilliard77

im not opposed to giving trouba a big deal if they can sort out the dead weight/cap issue first.

Do you know who he is? Michael - you'd be an improvement over all of them. I grew up with Bucky, don't always agree with him, but he means well.
- turbo044

I do not...but I liked his style...

bucky actually wrote a great piece yesterday on accountability beginning with Pegula...sure it had a buckism or two, but very well done...he's got it in him to be very fair and has the knowledge to back up what he thinks...but he has a problem with the wanting to be gm, if only for a day

http://buffalonews.com/20...e-sabres-biggest-problem/


oh, and, thx for the props, turbo

im not opposed to giving trouba a big deal if they can sort out the dead weight/cap issue first.
- Sabresfan-365

I don't know. I think Risto at 5 > Trouba at 7

Yes I am
- GERBE!!!75PTS

If we got Theodore, Manson and a 1st for Risto I'd be ecstatic

Maybe just keep him and hope Guhle is our Duncan Keith

*hides
- Powerslave

Chris Tanev is my hope

Honestly, another top pick is just what the doctor ordered to fix this mess
- chilliard77

i dont disagree i just wonder if ownership will put up with it. Unless they strike gold on some buy low candidate through expansion or the rest of the off season, this would be the surest way to build the D through picks or through trade really.

The only thing I don't like about this is Risto is signed long term and Trouba wants big money
- chilliard77

I'm fine with Risto. Unless I'm receiving Lindholm and Fowler in return, then why do I need to trade him?

Trouba is overrated and comes off as being full of himself with holding out and all. He can do what he wants, but perception is big.

Look at Kane and O'Reilly... Lots of people have issues with their off ice shenanigans.

I do not...but I liked his style...

bucky actually wrote a great piece yesterday on accountability beginning with Pegula...sure it had a buckism or two, but very well done...he's got it in him to be very fair and has the knowledge to back up what he thinks...but he has a problem with the wanting to be gm, if only for a day

http://buffalonews.com/20...e-sabres-biggest-problem/


oh, and, thx for the props, turbo
- Michael Pachla

Problem with Bucky is Sullivan is his mentor. Tough to overcome that.

i dont disagree i just wonder if ownership will put up with it. Unless they strike gold on some buy low candidate through expansion or the rest of the off season, this would be the surest way to build the D through picks or through trade really.
- Sabresfan-365

If they rush it again it's going to hurt us big time unless we get lucky

I don't know. I think Risto at 5 > Trouba at 7
- chilliard77

would depend on who they add around them. Risto may have more gamechanger in him but i trust trouba way more 5 on 5 and thats what we need right now.

Brendan Bresnahan: And yet the Leafs tank shook the losing standard rather quickly

Harrington: Because they've done everything around it better. It could have worked here too. But they blew it.


I thought he hated tanking


https://twitter.com/ByMHa...status/855465898035040256

Honestly, another top pick is just what the doctor ordered to fix this mess
- chilliard77

I don't think any top picks in this draft make this roster in 2017...

I'd like to see Buffalo deal out of their spot and get a dman that way. Hypothetically something like
Buffalo Round 1 Pick 5
for
Anaheim Round 1 Pick 25
Theodore
Manson

Might be overvaluing the pick we give up but whatever. I'm making that call anyway.

Risto for Barrie

Ristolainen for Theodore and Manson?

Sign me the hell up
- chilliard77

Outside of Eichel, Risto is the last guy the Sabres should be trading. The guy is an absolute stud and will only get better.

Kane and Reinhart should be going first.

Risto for Barrie
- DDM-Coga

Add Jost and we might start talking

I'm fine with Risto. Unless I'm receiving Lindholm and Fowler in return, then why do I need to trade him?

Trouba is overrated and comes off as being full of himself with holding out and all. He can do what he wants, but perception is big.

Look at Kane and O'Reilly... Lots of people have issues with their off ice shenanigans.
- mattsox

Well the discussion stems from Yost's tweets. The reason I'd consider moving Risto is because I believe his current league value is higher than his actual value.

Contracts aside, I'd take Trouba over Risto

Problem with Bucky is Sullivan is his mentor. Tough to overcome that.
- turbo044

I don't doubt that Bucky could be a nice guy. I think Sullivan and Harrington are probably people I'd avoid in my personal life though. I really wish they'd both move on, since they hate it here so much, and let someone young come in. This city is going through a (poor man's) renaissance of sorts. Wish our news would too.

Risto for Barrie
- DDM-Coga

Noooo thanks


I know there are people around here that think Risto is not a #1.....they are delusional.