Better send out a search party for MJL if this Risto deal goes down. This may finally be the one that puts him over the edge. Thanks!

that might be the dumbest post in the history of HB
- THE BLACK HAND

Top 3 easily. Imagine typing that haha

It's like watching a spectacular train crash in slow motion.

When I stated that Risto is not going to get an extension for more money folks tried to tell me I was crazy.

Elliotte Friedman
@FriedgeHNIC
Hearing another UFA-to-be may be coming off the board: Rasmus Ristolainen and PHI grinding closer to an extension. Expecting AAV in the $5M range.


- Gabe Athaus

I don’t have a problem with it. 5 million seems to be the norm for veterans in their late 20’s.

It's like watching a spectacular train crash in slow motion.
- StepfordSam

Especially when it's announced that he has a full NTC.

Better send out a search party for MJL if this Risto deal goes down. This may finally be the one that puts him over the edge. Thanks!
- Phillywhiteout

When I stated that Risto is not going to get an extension for more money folks tried to tell me I was crazy.
- ClaudeFather

I know, but I said it first!

When I stated that Risto is not going to get an extension for more money folks tried to tell me I was crazy.
- ClaudeFather

I thought he was making 6 mil on his previous deal? So wouldn't this actually be for LESS money?

I don’t have a problem with it. 5 million seems to be the norm for veterans in their late 20’s.
- SuperSchennBros

Agreed, he gets way more heat than he should. Would love to see what similar guys are getting $5M per, not off ELC.

I know, but I said it first!
- jd250

No you did not

I thought he was making 6 mil on his previous deal? So wouldn't this actually be for LESS money?
- Phillywhiteout

Yes, this is a pay cut. His previous deal was $5.4M per

I hate when people post “I said this and everyone got so mad but now I’m right”. When? Nobody is keeping track of your posts, nor does anyone care to.

I thought he was making 6 mil on his previous deal? So wouldn't this actually be for LESS money?
- Phillywhiteout

I stated less or close to current in previous blogs

I hate when people post “I said this and everyone got so mad but now I’m right”. When? Nobody is keeping track of your posts, nor does anyone care to.
- SuperSchennBros

Tell us why you mad. I posted it because the folks telling me I’m crazy are the brain trust around here. And I’m not known to be a liar of any sorts around here.

When I stated that Risto is not going to get an extension for more money folks tried to tell me I was crazy.
- ClaudeFather

Mostly doesn’t happen….most get some sort of bump, especially while in their prime.

No you did not
- ClaudeFather

I posted months ago that after seeing Risto play he was solid but should not get any more money than what he was earning right now given the player he is. Apparently Fletcher and Risto's agent agree.

Mostly doesn’t happen….most get some sort of bump, especially while in their prime.
- landros 2

I think his piss poor analytics are doing him in .. good .. better for the Flyers. Put this guy in your second pairing and that is part of pretty solid team.

Mostly doesn’t happen….most get some sort of bump, especially while in their prime.
- landros 2

Writing was on the wall, wasn’t on the PP, wasn’t putting up points. That continued all year. And his the contract he was on was a reach to begin with.

I hate when people post “I said this and everyone got so mad but now I’m right”. When? Nobody is keeping track of your posts, nor does anyone care to.
- SuperSchennBros

Yes, but unlike most people, I love saying "I told you so ... !"

I think his piss poor analytics are doing him in .. good .. better for the Flyers. Put this guy in your second pairing and that is part of pretty solid team.
- jd250

Just shows how clueless you are. Do you think his analytics were doing him in when supposedly 8 teams were willing to pony up for him?

Let’s sign Risto and trade G the same day. This place might blow up

Writing was on the wall, wasn’t on the PP, wasn’t putting up points. That continued all year. And his the contract he was on was a reach to begin with.
- ClaudeFather

For sure….it will be interesting to see how a new coaching staff uses him going forward…hard to beleive he got Andrew Macdonald type money.

The architect of double digit losing streaks is rolling his sleeves up and getting to work. Has to have everyone brimming with confidence.

I hate when people post “I said this and everyone got so mad but now I’m right”. When? Nobody is keeping track of your posts, nor does anyone care to.
- SuperSchennBros

You literally say this DAILY!