By empirical you mean analytics? Which relies heavily on subjective human assessment?
- Michael Pachla

The definition of empirical. Observation and human-driven data.

(frank), last night is classic Ristolainen. He'd rather punch Lazar in the face than swat a puck out of the crease.

He'd rather whip a puck around the boards aimlessly than transition it to a forward.

He'd rather cross check a guy in his own crease on a (frank)ing power play.

That is Rasmus Ristolainen. The guy who cares more about being physical than being a good defender.

I need zero analytics to come to that conclusion.

If this were true I think he would have been moved by now. It still pains me that we could have added to him to get Ehlers.
- Slump Buster

The fact that RIsto could have gotten you Ehlers with a swap of mid picks shows he has value.

I would expect Risto to go to the Peg

Stepping up, that's what matters.

🙉

I told you it wouldn't deter the Bruins from cheap shoting the Sabres. It didn't. You are wrong. *again

Sure, his teammates appreciated the fact that he tried.

The bruins do not respect the biggest guy on the Sabres getting his ass handed to him.
- Boss34

Ok Boss, never said it would change what the Bruins thought. All that matters is what is said in the Sabres locker room. Maybe if you got your face out of Girgelson's jock strap you would have noticed that, when you and Girgs get done with your Sausage fest maybe you might be able to see that.

The worst thing you can do with expansion is twist yourself into knots to protect guys like the Wild and Panthers did.

If a moderate sweetener doesn't get it done, you simply let them pick from Asplund, Miller, Girgensons and Risto
- jcragcrumple

This is a sound approach

The worst thing you can do with expansion is twist yourself into knots to protect guys like the Wild and Panthers did.

If a moderate sweetener doesn't get it done, you simply let them pick from Asplund, Miller, Girgensons and Risto
- jcragcrumple

You mean I shouldn't pay a premium to keep replacement level bros? Interesting.

Skunk is the cerebral all star, consistent point producer. Risto is the rugged, point producing d man. We still are bad. Maybe both aren’t good enough?
- SDSabre

Allstar appearances:

Sammy slow feet =0
Great28 =1

Please explain your all star comment

Ok Boss, never said it would change what the Bruins thought. All that matters is what is said in the Sabres locker room. Maybe if you got your face out of Girgelson's jock strap you would have noticed that, when you and Girgs get done with your Sausage fest maybe you might be able to see that.
- Buff36

The definition of empirical. Observation and human-driven data.

(frank), last night is classic Ristolainen. He'd rather punch Lazar in the face than swat a puck out of the crease.

He'd rather whip a puck around the boards aimlessly than transition it to a forward.

He'd rather cross check a guy in his own crease on a (frank)ing power play.

That is Rasmus Ristolainen. The guy who cares more about being physical than being a good defender.

I need zero analytics to come to that conclusion.
- TheSabresTaco

Risto didn't kick the puck into his own net. That would be Toki. His job is to take a man and let the goalie make the save.

As for the penalty? Bad Viking.

Risto didn't kick the puck into his own net. That would be Toki. His job is to take a man and let the goalie make the save.

As for the penalty? Bad Viking.
- Michael Pachla

tanking with dignity

Risto didn't kick the puck into his own net. That would be Toki. His job is to take a man and let the goalie make the save.

As for the penalty? Bad Viking.
- Michael Pachla

Risto’s job is to not make the Lazar line look like the Bergeron line.

Risto didn't kick the puck into his own net. That would be Toki. His job is to take a man and let the goalie make the save.

As for the penalty? Bad Viking.
- Michael Pachla

For the record, I love the intensity and physical play Risto brings. I wish more players had those tools. I also wish Ristolainen could play the position for 5.4 million dollars.

Risto’s job is to not make the Lazar line look like the Bergeron line.
- Pegullaville

Perhaps Buffalo should put the required five skaters on the ice instead of Risto going it alone.

For the record, I love the intensity and physical play Risto brings. I wish more players had those tools. I also wish Ristolainen could play the position for 5.4 million dollars.
- TheSabresTaco

For the record, I get his shortcomings and have no problem moving on from him. But way too many people spend way too much time watching his every move waiting for any little misstep so that they could be the first to point something out. It's really ridiculous

For the record, I get his shortcomings and have no problem moving on from him. But way too many people spend way too much time watching his every move waiting for any little misstep so that they could be the first to point something out. It's really ridiculous
- Michael Pachla

ristobuzz

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- homiedclown

It's a popular thing these days

For the record, I get his shortcomings and have no problem moving on from him. But way too many people spend way too much time watching his every move waiting for any little misstep so that they could be the first to point something out. It's really ridiculous
- Michael Pachla

I typically hang back on the annual Risto bashing. I know I'm leading it today. And I know he's far from the only problem on this team. I, and others, are consistently stating that a player is not good because of truculence (truckulance). That's the basis of this conversation.

I'm sure I'm being trolled, but if I can lay all the information out about the highest paid, lowest effective player on the entire team, then I've done my job, gave myself a gold star, and got myself a (frank)ing cookie.

So what team might be a interesting partner to try and pluck a player from before the Expansion Draft. I think Arizona and maybe even Columbus.

Perhaps Buffalo should put the required five skaters on the ice instead of Risto going it alone.
- Michael Pachla

I mean I’m a great swimmer but if you tie concrete blocks to my legs I’ll still sink

So what team might be a interesting partner to try and pluck a player from before the Expansion Draft. I think Arizona and maybe even Columbus.
- Buff36

Nashville

I typically hang back on the annual Risto bashing. I know I'm leading it today. And I know he's far from the only problem on this team. I, and others, are consistently stating that a player is not good because of truculence (truckulance). That's the basis of this conversation.

I'm sure I'm being trolled, but if I can lay all the information out about the highest paid, lowest effective player on the entire team, then I've done my job, gave myself a gold star, and got myself a (frank)ing cookie.
- TheSabresTaco

Jeff would like a word with you...

So what team might be a interesting partner to try and pluck a player from before the Expansion Draft. I think Arizona and maybe even Columbus.
- Buff36

islanders, canes and panthers

I typically hang back on the annual Risto bashing. I know I'm leading it today. And I know he's far from the only problem on this team. I, and others, are consistently stating that a player is not good because of truculence (truckulance). That's the basis of this conversation.

I'm sure I'm being trolled, but if I can lay all the information out about the highest paid, lowest effective player on the entire team, then I've done my job, gave myself a gold star, and got myself a (frank)ing cookie.
- TheSabresTaco

https://giphy.com/gifs/go...foodco-4HQke1yIsZz4hRzGqs
For you Taco

Jeff would like a word with you...
- DirtyDan

He’s a close second

Jeff would like a word with you...
- DirtyDan

I made my case on Jeff earlier. While being highly paid and ineffective on the scoring sheet, he does not damage you like Risto.

The Tyler Myers comparison comes from the physicality and height. Power plays more like Hedman.
- TheSabresTaco

Think people are forgetting how Myers played his rookie year .