Michael Pachla: Impressions of, and questions concerning--D, Rasmus Ristolainen

55 will great traded this summer

Dahlin Scalletta
Guhle McCabe
Nelson ?

55 for Eichel's winger

55 will great traded this summer
- Irish 14

that's the word on the street, either him or ror

As long as we don't trade him for Bogo part 2

I'm opposed to trading him btw. Just like Myers, to realize his full ability, he needs to be moved to the 2nd line.

Here's my $.02. Risto on a "winning Culture" team will be a Stud... He has it all, he can skate, great shot, plays with an edge, logs a poop ton of minutes, and is really not horrible on Defense. Problem is we over play him because we have to. This team leans HEAVILY on 2-4 players for everything. That is no way to win and make these players not "play the system" knowing they are relied on to do it all. This team needs better talent all the way around. Get rid of the dead weight, BOGO ( I like but is always hurt), ROR (lost that loving feeling), Okposo (if you can)

I don't want to trade Risto. Our D sux as it is.

Here's my $.02. Risto on a "winning Culture" team will be a Stud... He has it all, he can skate, great shot, plays with an edge, logs a poop ton of minutes, and is really not horrible on Defense. Problem is we over play him because we have to. This team leans HEAVILY on 2-4 players for everything. That is no way to win and make these players not "play the system" knowing they are relied on to do it all. This team needs better talent all the way around. Get rid of the dead weight, BOGO ( I like but is always hurt), ROR (lost that loving feeling), Okposo (if you can)

I don't want to trade Risto. Our D sux as it is.
- hehateme

I think Okposo will be ok honestly. He was never 100% last year, i think next year will be a big year for him.

that's the word on the street, either him or ror
- Michael Pachla

What kind of return would you expect for Risto?

What kind of return would you expect for Risto?
- CoHo_to_B-Lo

Just like the Oilers/Devils deal for Taylor Hall

Just like the Oilers/Devils deal for Taylor Hall
- Irish 14

if we could get an MVP candidate for Risto id be happy.

if we could get an MVP candidate for Risto id be happy.
- CoHo_to_B-Lo

i think that kind of GM stupidity only comes around once a decade.

still, i think the return would be good for him. Probably better than ROR

i think that kind of GM stupidity only comes around once a decade.

still, i think the return would be good for him. Probably better than ROR
- Sabresfan-365

Risto does not win faceoffs though......

i think that kind of GM stupidity only comes around once a decade.

still, i think the return would be good for him. Probably better than ROR
- Sabresfan-365

hes still there

risto for RNH and a 1st

55 will great traded this summer

Dahlin Scalletta
Guhle McCabe
Nelson ?

55 for Eichel's winger
- Irish 14

I like this ..

that's the word on the street, either him or ror
- Michael Pachla

The draft lottery will Decide who goes

hes still there

risto for RNH and a 1st
- robz228

Are we talking 2018 first?

If so we can draft The D

The draft lottery will Decide who goes
- gerbe75pts

I only play powerball

I don't buy that losing ruins a player. Look at Hall. We just need more defensemen who are good

I don't buy that losing ruins a player. Look at Hall. We just need more defensemen who are good
- jcragcrumple

Like Will Butcher!

I would trade both ROR and Ristolainen ( if we win the lottery )

The pieces we could bring in could turn this team into a whole different direction

Like Will Butcher!
- CoHo_to_B-Lo

"AHL/#6 d-man at best"

I don't buy that losing ruins a player. Look at Hall. We just need more defensemen who are good
- jcragcrumple

I don't buy it either, mostly cause all of Risto's numbers have gotten better. I just don't think he's a top pairing guy and the Sabres already have a handful of guys who can/will be able to play 2nd pair minutes.

I would trade both ROR and Ristolainen ( if we win the lottery )

The pieces we could bring in could turn this team into a whole different direction
- gerbe75pts

I cant even imagine the crying when risto turns out to be a better defenseman than both zadarov and myers.

Risto needs work in the d end ,but it's going to be hard to replace his minutes, toughness and scoring.

The draft lottery will Decide who goes
- gerbe75pts

if mitts, guhle, baptiste, bailey and Ullmark are on the roster as projected, that's five rookies added to the lineup, not even counting your boy Nylander...the sabres have erod, Antipin and possibly nelson coming back as full time nhl'ers for the first time in their careers next season...those eight or nine are on top of a core that probably begins with Eichel and reinhart who are entering their four full season...

it's a lot of youth to have within a losing culture

I find it really interesting what Hamilton said about him being at the top of the list of guys who haven’t listened to two coaches in a row now.

twitter is down did a bills blockbuster trade take it down???