He doesn’t though. Not for today’s D men

He has the flashy tools.

0 brains or passing ability
- sbroads24

But those are exactly what coaches think they can improve on....and why there will be a ton of interest in him.

He’s one of those guys that just needs a change of scenery.

He’s been in a loading situation for far to long and wasn’t properly developed.

He’ll flourish once he leaves here.
- dadeadhead

Two years ago I’d agree.

It’s been 400+ games and he hasn’t gotten better at all

But those are exactly what coaches think they can improve on....and why there will be a ton of interest in him.
- Lunaion

I agree with that aspect. But they are just unimportant tools for the most part.

His low % point shot has amassed 2 freaking PP goals in two years. The thing he supposedly is good at.

It’s more about knowing how to get shots through and get rebounds or deflections

Again, the purpose of the comparison is a demonstration of how to use an offensive defenseman correctly

Plus they both kind of suck at defense. Risto walked Burns this year. Good times
- jcragcrumple

There’s multiple definitions of offensive.

One means they’re good a in that category in sports.

The other means they offend someone.

You pick which is which.

Take it easy man, the subway bed project is the only one I know they have down there.
- Der Kaiser

I'm good, from my understanding they have a patent on the setlcor design and are raking in the cash with a ton of projects. Stelcor piles are drilled in vs hammered in and take roughly 2 hrs to install at 40ft.

These are my first projects involving geo-tech, its as interesting as driving a Zamboni, after the first lap it the excitement exponentially plummets.

I agree with that aspect. But they are just unimportant tools for the most part.

His low % point shot has amassed 2 freaking PP goals in two years. The thing he supposedly is good at.

It’s more about knowing how to get shots through and get rebounds or deflections
- sbroads24

This trait is literally the reason Risto is

bad

All I got from this is Risto is a polarizing player. Can we fast forward to the end of June yeeesh.

His great shot has amounted to being 68th in D men in goals over the past 3 years despite top 10 ice time and PP time.

It looks cool when his stick breaks though
- sbroads24

I still remember Disco Dan benching him on the PP when he wouldn't change to a stick that wouldn't break under bright lights or loud noises. I think that spoke volumes about him.

I don't know why you're knocking his raw physical ability. It's off the charts.

I mean, it’s definitely an exaggeration, but it’s beyond ridiculous to mention Risto and Burns in the same sentence
- sbroads24

This is why Burns starts 63% of his time in the O zone.

And why Risto should too

I'm good, from my understanding they have a patent on the setlcor design and are raking in the cash with a ton of projects. Stelcor piles are drilled in vs hammered in and take roughly 2 hrs to install at 40ft.

These are my first projects involving geo-tech, its as interesting as driving a Zamboni, after the first lap it the excitement exponentially plummets.
- washedup20

Got to tell a geo-tech how to do his job today. That was fun.

I still remember Disco Dan benching him on the PP when he wouldn't change to a stick that wouldn't break under bright lights or loud noises. I think that spoke volumes about him.

I don't know why you're knocking his raw physical ability. It's off the charts.
- Lunaion

Im not. It just doesn’t translate

Ek Myers 6 yrs 40 mil......


😂😂😂😂😂😂😂


Heaven help the team that does that.

Ek Myers 6 yrs 40 mil......


😂😂😂😂😂😂😂


Heaven help the team that does that.
- dadeadhead

I can see between $5.5-6M for a UFA d-man. I see Gardiner getting $6M as well.

Ek Myers 6 yrs 40 mil......


😂😂😂😂😂😂😂


Heaven help the team that does that.
- dadeadhead

This is why Burns starts 63% of his time in the O zone.

And why Risto should too
- jcragcrumple

I don’t disagree with this. He should.

My argument is that it isn’t going to make him a 50+ point player unless he’s starting 60% O zone AND playing 25 plus minutes AND continuing to get top PP time.

50 point D men who play 18 minutes a game on PP2 don’t exist

I don’t disagree with this. He should.

My argument is that it isn’t going to make him a 50+ point player unless he’s starting 60% O zone AND playing 25 plus minutes AND continuing to get top PP time.

50 point D men who play 18 minutes a game on PP2 don’t exist
- sbroads24

Thread killer.

Thread killer.
- buffalofan19

With how many people are getting defensive, I’m surprised they are Risto fans

I don’t disagree with this. He should.

My argument is that it isn’t going to make him a 50+ point player unless he’s starting 60% O zone AND playing 25 plus minutes AND continuing to get top PP time.

50 point D men who play 18 minutes a game on PP2 don’t exist
- sbroads24

I don't know how that math works on this team. Who's picking up dzone starts? Montour and Dahlin? I'm far more concerned with maximizing Dahlin.

With how many people are getting defensive, I’m surprised they are Risto fans
- sbroads24

That's a solid joke

Wristoe

With how many people are getting defensive, I’m surprised they are Risto fans
- sbroads24

Sam is a little poop too. He stands in front of the net.

.Tom Wilson must be too big of a poop, to love it?
- Boss34

100%.

DuBois mixes it up, Wilson tries to kill people. DuBois took 64 PIM, Wilson had exactly double in 19 less games. Wilson is a scumbag, will always BE a scumbag.

No it will go down because he’s going from our number 1 D to 3-5. And his point totals will decrease.

Can you tell me how Dion Phanuef did when Toronto realized he wasn’t a top D?

Did his point totals increase with less ice time and favorable starts ?
- sbroads24

in 15-16 when his zone starts flipped from 42% O-Zone in 14-15 to 53% O-Zone he had 3 more points in 1 more game playing 1:20 less a night.

Edit: He had 24 points in 51 games with Toronto before he was traded. He had 29 points in 70 games the year before with said 42% O-Zone starts. .07 more points per game with new starts and 1:41 less ice time.

in 15-16 when his zone starts flipped from 42% O-Zone in 14-15 to 53% O-Zone he had 3 more points in 1 more game playing 1:20 less a night.
- Wetbandit1

What did that do to his points per 60?

in 15-16 when his zone starts flipped from 42% O-Zone in 14-15 to 53% O-Zone he had 3 more points in 1 more game playing 1:20 less a night.

Edit: He had 24 points in 51 games with Toronto before he was traded. He had 29 points in 70 games the year before with said 42% O-Zone starts. .07 more points per game with new starts and 1:41 less ice time.
- Wetbandit1

So basically a negligible difference and he still received top PP time that year for Toronto, correct?

I think people are underestimating just how much Dahlin is going to effect this situation.