I was being sarcastic. I just really dont want Ristolainen
- Ross77

People were down on Pionk too and he had the worst advanced analytics when the Jets traded for him. I am going to pray that we do get Ristolainen. This idea really excites me.

Yes. The Risto rumor is out there although I'm not sure on the timing . There are definitely positives and negatives on him . On the plus side he is a physical specimen, the Finnish version of someone like Jack Roslovic when it comes to workout regimen under Ville Rintola. This kid is in seriously good shape. He can get you about a 1/2 point or more a game. It does come with some bad D though. On a better team and with a better partner those numbers might be a lot better than one would see in the stats. A decent gamble that could work out magically.

Would Risto be an accretive acquisition? It really depends on the price. There is no way I give up Heinola. That would be a mistake. However......Samberg , Niku, and a second or something similar.....done.

I was being sarcastic. I just really dont want Ristolainen
- Ross77

Yeah I know you were.

I just am done with giving a up a first rounder for a rental, prospects we always have to stock up as free agents rarely look to Wpg and we dominate no trade lists

If it was a sign and trade I’d be more open

I just am done with giving a up a first rounder for a rental, prospects we always have to stock up as free agents rarely look to Wpg and we dominate no trade lists

If it was a sign and trade I’d be more open
- jjonah

I am not sure if you heard but Time Magazine just ranked Winnipeg as a top 100 WORLDWIDE destination.

Also if what you say is true, then its imperative that we have a leader (general manager) that can navigate through this obstacle. Unfortunately it seems that our GM has not had much success in being creative and thinking outside the box.

Yes. The Risto rumor is out there although I'm not sure on the timing . There are definitely positives and negatives on him . On the plus side he is a physical specimen, the Finnish version of someone like Jack Roslovic when it comes to workout regimen under Ville Rintola. This kid is in seriously good shape. He can get you about a 1/2 point or more a game. It does come with some bad D though. On a better team and with a better partner those numbers might be a lot better than one would see in the stats. A decent gamble that could work out magically.

Would Risto be an accretive acquisition? It really depends on the price. There is no way I give up Heinola. That would be a mistake. However......Samberg , Niku, and a second or something similar.....done.
- jetsnation

I am with you Jetsnation

People were down on Pionk too and he had the worst advanced analytics when the Jets traded for him. I am going to pray that we do get Ristolainen. This idea really excites me.
- TheUltimateJet

people were also down on
Morrow
Sbiza
Hendricks
Bitetto
and 25 others that all turned out as expected, crap. dont trade a first rounder and a prospect, or anything really for one year of horrible D play

people were also down on
Morrow
Sbiza
Hendricks
Bitetto
and 25 others that all turned out as expected, crap. dont trade a first rounder and a prospect, or anything really for one year of horrible D play
- Ross77

The guys you mention, we all knew were going to be terrible.

I cannot wait for Jets commentators to say Ristolainen to Vesalainen shoots scores!

The guys you mention, we all knew were going to be terrible.

I cannot wait for Jets commentators to say Ristolainen to Vesalainen shoots scores!
- TheUltimateJet

Maybe even better Ristolainen (Vesalainen, Olofsson) - I'm adding Copp to the fantasy Sabres deal

Like I said before, unless Risto is extended, there is zero chance I would do this.

Risto? I know how you feel, felt the same way, but watched him a few games the last year or so, and thought he was much improved. Seemed to have developed a mean streak in front of the net for one thing. I would now be good with him - depending on the price of course.

But I can understand how fans are down on him, used to be the same.
- grahamzky

Remember how the NYR fans viewed Pionk? Those fans thought they fleeced Wpg for Trouba and there wasn't much of anything positive from those fans about Mr. Pionk. So, even if Ristos fancy stats are not that great, could it be any worse than the last two years for Jets D?

seattle is taking appleton, confirmed

Maybe even better Ristolainen (Vesalainen, Olofsson) - I'm adding Copp to the fantasy Sabres deal
- grahamzky

Not related but Dreger saying the Krakens picked Mason Appleton

The “insiders” are falling over each other to announce picks, I’m a little surprised as ESPN is planning a big TV show tonight

1/2 the team leaked already

seattle is taking appleton, confirmed
- Ross77

This is sad. I really liked Mason Appleton. This though does give Harkins, Vesalainen and Gustafson a chance to move onto the main roster.

Or perhaps, it allows our GM a chance to sign Trevor Lewis again.

seattle is taking appleton, confirmed
- Ross77

Stanley gamble pays off. Appleton can be easily replaced although not necessarily for the same salary. A whole lotta noise about nothing in the end.

Kraken passing on Jake Bean is a move I find quite suprising.

Stanley gamble pays off. Appleton can be easily replaced although not necessarily for the same salary. A whole lotta noise about nothing in the end.

Kraken passing on Jake Bean is a move I find quite suprising.
- jetsnation

We did it Jetsnation!

This is sad. I really liked Mason Appleton. This though does give Harkins, Vesalainen and Gustafson a chance to move onto the main roster.

Or perhaps, it allows our GM a chance to sign Trevor Lewis again.
- TheUltimateJet

The talent gap between Appleton vs Harkins, Ves , and Gus is not much.

Stanley gamble pays off. Appleton can be easily replaced although not necessarily for the same salary. A whole lotta noise about nothing in the end.

Kraken passing on Jake Bean is a move I find quite surprising.
- jetsnation

Yes the Krakens passing on Bean, and also passing on Wild goalie Kahkonen the two biggest surprises to me. At least that I know of.

Kind of spoiling the TV show tonight!

For the “give it a rest on size” fans….

Kraken D so far

Oleksiak 6’7”
McDirmid 6’5”
Spicy 6’5”
Larsson 6’4”
Lazoun 6’2”
Giardano 6’1”
Dunn 6’0”

Forgot Hayden Fluery 6’3”

Soucy not spicy 🤣

For the “give it a rest on size” fans….

Kraken D so far

Oleksiak 6’7”
McDirmid 6’5”
Spicy 6’5”
Larsson 6’4”
Lazoun 6’2”
Giardano 6’1”
Dunn 6’0”
- jjonah

Did they actually sign Oleksiak?

For the “give it a rest on size” fans….

Kraken D so far

Oleksiak 6’7”
McDirmid 6’5”
Spicy 6’5”
Larsson 6’4”
Lazoun 6’2”
Giardano 6’1”
Dunn 6’0”
- jjonah

Anaheim had the biggest defense last year. How did they do?

Anaheim had the biggest defense last year. How did they do?
- TheUltimateJet

What part of the right combination of size with skill is needed?
The point has been from the start

21 years 42 teams in the finals
D has averaged 6’3” 220 lbs”

The teams come and go (ducks are on this list btw)

Even more simply for you….if the Jets have four 6’ and under D they have no chance in the playoffs

No more comments from me until playoffs 2022 on size and toughness

Let’s enjoy the draft