Ristolainen and a piece
- sbroads24

I think the problem is the panthers have to cut 10 million in salary next year. That was a twitter rumor from an actual nhl media member. Adding Risto would not help that cause

Anderson
- mhp

Aim higher

Aim higher
- GilPerreault11

He most Likely won’t because of cozens and mitts

Ristolainen and a piece
- sbroads24

source?

I heard risto was not shopped yesterday, nor the week before the deadline

oh for sure, hes dominated the WHL. Only 1 player in the entire league with a better EV primary points/60

I think he'll be NHL ready, and put in a much better position to succeed than Mittelstadt ever was
- Michael Ghofrani

Michael, who is leading? Draft elligible?

source?

I heard risto was not shopped yesterday, nor the week before the deadline
- homiedclown

I don't have sources but I tend to agree. Botts thinks he is in a race, he's not trading Risto.

Honestly, at this point I wouldn't either. There was a difference in what advanced stats say his value was and what his perceived value was league wide. I think a smart GM would have made that deal. These days, it sounds like Risto has very low value even though ironically this is his best season in some regards. The deal doesn't make sense anymore.

He most Likely won’t because of cozens and mitts
- Sabretooth9

I think it might take Cozens a year or more to really be leaned on for solid top 6 production even though he is lighting it up in Juniors. I don't want them to pull a Mitts.

Mitts? I have no idea about him but still have some hope.

I don't have sources but I tend to agree. Botts thinks he is in a race, he's not trading Risto.

Honestly, at this point I wouldn't either. There was a difference in what advanced stats say his value was and what his perceived value was league wide. I think a smart GM would have made that deal. These days, it sounds like Risto has very low value even though ironically this is his best season in some regards. The deal doesn't make sense anymore.
- matty12345

I heard it was a blue chip prospect, 2 decent prospects and a second rd pick

Oh yeah

I think it might take Cozens a year or more to really be leaned on for solid top 6 production even though he is lighting it up in Juniors. I don't want them to pull a Mitts.

Mitts? I have no idea about him but still have some hope.
- GilPerreault11

Maybe Mitts is just bad? There are plenty of busts for this organization that weren't rushed. Nylander was in Rochester forever. Bailey and Mancari and Baptiste. So many guys who have languished down there and never made it.

The sad truth is everyone drafts busts. Even the best teams. It's probably healthier to just accept a guy is a bust and not let that fact cloud your decisions on your next prospect.

Maybe Mitts is just bad? There are plenty of busts for this organization that weren't rushed. Nylander was in Rochester forever. Bailey and Mancari and Baptiste. So many guys who have languished down there and never made it.

The sad truth is everyone drafts busts. Even the best teams. It's probably healthier to just accept a guy is a bust and not let that fact cloud your decisions on your next prospect.
- matty12345

I agree. When Roy and Pominville were sent to Rochester early in their career, from what I remember, they showed they were men among boys and I was hoping to see that with Mitts and we haven't. I would give him more time but if they don't see what they they want use him as trade bait.

I think the problem is the panthers have to cut 10 million in salary next year. That was a twitter rumor from an actual nhl media member. Adding Risto would not help that cause
- Sabretooth9

We definitely have better prospects to offer than what they ended up accepting
Very curious move by Florida imo

oh my

he is a minor owner in my sister's new bar in nashville

she said he is a really great guy in person, loves his cigars
- homiedclown

The Walking Dead died with Carl

The Walking Dead died with Carl
- chilliard77

I use to have to watch it sunday at 9


now sometimes I get to it Wed or Thursday

oh my

he is a minor owner in my sister's new bar in nashville

she said he is a really great guy in person, loves his cigars
- homiedclown

What was his name in Band of Brothers? Moose? Bull? He was good in that as well

The Walking Dead died with Carl
- chilliard77

Carl was the Wesley Crusher of Walking Dead. Couldn't stand him

I heard it was a blue chip prospect, 2 decent prospects and a second rd pick
- homiedclown

So,
Pilut
Mitts
Tage
2nd

If saving cash was a big factor, that package would have done it...plus the promiss of futures.
Maybe adding Miller ( yes there's is Cap hit there) could have moved the needle.

Meh, who'll ever know.

What was his name in Band of Brothers? Moose? Bull? He was good in that as well
- jcragcrumple

Bull

We definitely have better prospects to offer than what they ended up accepting
Very curious move by Florida imo
- jdfitz77

May be as simple as not wanting to trade within the division

So,
Pilut
Mitts
Tage
2nd

If saving cash was a big factor, that package would have done it...plus the promiss of futures.
Maybe adding Miller ( yes there's is Cap hit there) could have moved the needle.

Meh, who'll ever know.
- IonSabres

casey was not involved, nor cozens

casey was not involved, nor cozens
- homiedclown

Should have offered Mitts. Would have been well worth it

Carl was the Wesley Crusher of Walking Dead. Couldn't stand him
- jcragcrumple

I could not stand carl's mom lori
andrea


and lately carol

casey was not involved, nor cozens
- homiedclown

The only other player that might fit blue chip definition is Luukkonen

Friedman said Buffalo laid some groundwork on deadline day and won’t be surprised to see them make some moves in the offseason. This via the Tim and Sid show on Sportsnet.
- Pegullaville

Was that today? Or yesterday?
I wanna take a listen