My quote was “on a few teams”.

You said he was a 3 on only 6-8 teams. My point was he’s also a 5 on a few.

He’s in the middle. A good, young 3-4
- sbroads24

Agree to disagree
Regardless of his ranking, risto is fun to have on your team. He can be a liability in his own end.

But he has a great rare combo of toughness and scoring

How many games do you go to a year?

Risto is fun too watch. He's aggressive, he clears out the net. He zones in on other teams stars.

And he puts up points

I would be shocked if he gets traded this offseason
- Boss34

I watch every games because I like Torture

I watch every games because I like Torture
- gerbe75pts

😄 lol

😄 lol
- Boss34

I mean it's true if I was asleep for the last 2 years and woke up there would be no growth to any Sabre they would all be the same

And that's sad to say

Agree to disagree
Regardless of his ranking, risto is fun to have on your team. He can be a liability in his own end.

But he has a great rare combo of toughness and scoring
- Boss34

Yeah, like I said, contrary to popular belief, I don’t hate Ristolainen

Yeah, like I said, contrary to popular belief, I don’t hate Ristolainen
- sbroads24

Good, I really like his game.

This is a big year for him. He's gonna be picking up some serious points this season on the pp. We have some skilled players finally. Secondary points seam like a fantasy hockey pick

Yeah, like I said, contrary to popular belief, I don’t hate Ristolainen
- sbroads24

Very curious to see how he responds to not being the #1 guy, losing some ice time and PP time, etc. He doesn't strike me as a guy who's going to take that very well. Hopefully it pushes him.

Eh.
I'm looking forward to the season...want to watch some new kids get a chance too?..watch the team develop...for me that o.j. s h Alf the fun...building a winning team
- IonSabres

I weep for your liver.

- gerbe75pts

couldn't you just type "what did you just say?"
Why does a gif make it better?

So because he doesn't play for the teams with arguably the best defense corps he's a #5? What kind of logic is that?

He is absolutely among the top 60 defensemen in the league. He has not "regressed", neither has he, really, gotten a ton better in the past 2 years.
- Wetbandit1

Is A.P bio a good show ?

Is A.P bio a good show ?
- gerbe75pts

No clue, I've heard some good things, but I haven't watched it.

Very curious to see how he responds to not being the #1 guy, losing some ice time and PP time, etc. He doesn't strike me as a guy who's going to take that very well. Hopefully it pushes him.
- Lunaion

I think it depends on how quickly Dahlin progresses and who his partner is.

I think Risto still might play too many minutes again this year

No clue, I've heard some good things, but I haven't watched it.
- Wetbandit1

I might give it a try

I think it depends on how quickly Dahlin progresses and who his partner is.

I think Risto still might play too many minutes again this year
- sbroads24

I don't expect a huge drop, but the PP minutes should drop. Anyone's guess who gets the big ozone and dzone faceoffs as the season goes on, and how often they play together.

couldn't you just type "what did you just say?"
Why does a gif make it better?
- seedy

A gif always makes it better ..

And it lightens up the mood

I weep for your liver.
- Der Kaiser

You can always drink non alcoholic beer it’s basically the same taste

Very curious to see how he responds to not being the #1 guy, losing some ice time and PP time, etc. He doesn't strike me as a guy who's going to take that very well. Hopefully it pushes him.
- Lunaion

What if they keep risto-s time up, and have risto or dahlin on the ice most of the game?

Interesting take

That cheese sucks

Rather eat Wegmans cheese
- gerbe75pts

Yancy's Fancy makes Wegmans cheese

What if they keep risto-s time up, and have risto or dahlin on the ice most of the game?

Interesting take
- Boss34

Don't think it can really go to that extreme, as it puts the 3rd pair on the ice for only 7 minutes a night. Cutting Risto a few minutes, and playing them somewhat equal is certainly possible. Someone is always the go-to in key situations though, and that will be fun to keep an eye on.

Yancy's Fancy makes Wegmans cheese
- BeadyEyedDouche

That just blew my mind

Very curious to see how he responds to not being the #1 guy, losing some ice time and PP time, etc. He doesn't strike me as a guy who's going to take that very well. Hopefully it pushes him.
- Lunaion

Agreed. If nothing else, should help take some pressure off to be the man all the time. He’s a fine 2-3 on this team and a good one on a good team. Defense doesn’t matter much when forwards push the play.

That just blew my mind
- gerbe75pts

Requires only a very small charge.

Like a snap pop.

Requires only a very small charge.

Like a snap pop.
- Der Kaiser

Usually starts going when I chew tinfoil

My dudes, just saw replay of Chiefs/Titans playoff on NFL Network. Forgot what a beast Henry was in that game. Can’t wait to make him my RB2 in fantasy this year. Lewis doesn’t scare me away.

Don't think it can really go to that extreme, as it puts the 3rd pair on the ice for only 7 minutes a night. Cutting Risto a few minutes, and playing them somewhat equal is certainly possible. Someone is always the go-to in key situations though, and that will be fun to keep an eye on.
- Lunaion

You made some good points. I can see both sides.