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?
- ClaudeFather

There is a difference between ponying up a late first round pick and then extending the player. Fletcher almost had to extend Risto if the price was right given what he gave up, which as Fletcher stated was the highest pick available to Buffalo in exchange for Risto. My point here is not that teams would not want Risto, its more about what they would be willing to do to extend him. I'm sure a lot of teams would take Risto on a 5 x $5M deal.

So when does news drop of a partial NTC or NMC? Truly a player of Risto's caliber deserves it.

Chuck is the master negotiator.
- StepfordSam

The NTC/NMC is the only thing that scares me...if there is none then it is still possible they trade him. Otherwise it is all dependent on the health of Ellis next year.

Lol. Are you a paid consultant for Fletcher? If so, you should disclose that conflict of interest.
- Minnyhock

So in your mind if I don't come on this forum and spew hatred for this franchise, ownership, leadership and players I must be working for Fletcher??

If close to $5M per, I can live with Risto on this team. Think about it, you walk into next season with Ellis/Provorov, Sanheim/Risto and a better 3rd pairing, say York/Attard or York/FA the defense will be significantly better. Big assumption here is Ellis stays healthy for the most part.
- jd250

5 MIL RIGHT TERM, I AM OK, as long as there is a real plan to have quality 6 D and depth. Risto slotted right brings value.

Two totally different players
- ClaudeFather

In theory both second pairing dmen. So comparison certainly applicable.

This is the worst organization in the history of mankind
- PhillySportsGuy

They never fail to disappoint

It’s really not that bad of a contract.
- ClaudeFather

Big, physical right handed d man. Moves very well for a big guy. Solid transition out of his own end. 4 40 +point seasons under his belt….top 5 in hits. Entering his prime years. Contract is actually very fair for both sides.

In theory both second pairing dmen. So comparison certainly applicable.
- PLindbergh31

Quite a broad category haha, there’s what 62 of them around the league .

5 MIL RIGHT TERM, I AM OK, as long as their is a real plan to have quality 6 D and depth. Risto slotted right brings value.
- wcorvette

Interesting Dreger also reported that perhaps this spells the end of Sanheim.

The reload is going exactly as planned. The pieces are slowly falling into place. Now they just need to get another elite piece or two and they will be right back into the thick of things next season.

The best thing is Chuck still has resources at his disposal to maximize the roster and compete NEXT year! He is going to wheel and deal this team back to glory, which wasn't that long ago by the way.

This stretch is but a blip in the road. The Flyers are the Gold Standard. Just ask my buddy Phil. He was at the finals back in 1975 when he was 40 years old. He knows a winner when he sees one. And I trust the hockey people.

There is a difference between ponying up a late first round pick and then extending the player. Fletcher almost had to extend Risto if the price was right given what he gave up, which as Fletcher stated was the highest pick available to Buffalo in exchange for Risto. My point here is not that teams would not want Risto, its more about what they would be willing to do to extend him. I'm sure a lot of teams would take Risto on a 5 x $5M deal.
- jd250

In no way did you explain your analytics claim. You’re wrong, as usual.

They never fail to disappoint
- Tomahawk

Team is run by complete idiots

Can't wait to watch Risto's screenedgoalies/60 skyrocket in the next 5 years.
- TobyFlenderson

fancy!!! lol

Quite a broad category haha, there’s what 62 of them around the league .
- ClaudeFather

Similar age and contracts, and polarizing players. What aren’t you seeing?

Interesting Dreger also reported that perhaps this spells the end of Sanheim.
- landros 2

We are moving on from Braun, Ellis can’t even play. How is this the end of Sanheim?

Interesting Dreger also reported that perhaps this spells the end of Sanheim.
- landros 2

Yep, unfortunately the better defenseman will get shipped out

Similar age and contracts, and polarizing players. What aren’t you seeing?
- PLindbergh31

They’re polarizing so it’s an automatic comparison when their playing style is vastly different?

Sanheim is a wimp. I want to see him off this team too. He doesn't even hit people. No room on this team for someone that doesn't stand up for their teammates.

That isn't how winning is done.

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

spot on, sir!

why would anyone give a flying frank what anyone said and who said it first?

Yep, unfortunately the better defenseman will get shipped out
- TobyFlenderson

Those fancy analytic so and so's are full of nonsense. At least we have more of them now.

We are moving on from Braun, Ellis can’t even play. How is this the end of Sanheim?
- ClaudeFather

Ask Darren Dreger…I have liked Sanheims game in the last month.

Yep, unfortunately the better defenseman will get shipped out
- TobyFlenderson

He really should just ask for a trade at this point. It’s like they want to torture him

They’re polarizing so it’s an automatic comparison when their playing style is vastly different?
- ClaudeFather

I think the playing style is more similar than you think. They both seem to excel at allowing the opponent access to prime scoring chances. That's all that matters in the end.

So in your mind if I don't come on this forum and spew hatred for this franchise, ownership, leadership and players I must be working for Fletcher??
- jd250

I’ll take that as a no. I enjoy your posts jd and your positive take.

Interesting Dreger also reported that perhaps this spells the end of Sanheim.
- landros 2

Not sure if Im a fan of that or not. The only thing I dislike about Sanheim is the lack of Muscle. Im not really sure I understand why the signing means Sanheim is gone when they play opposite sides