Kobayashi Maru Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 35 minutes ago, Rush17 said: John Vogl reports that Buffalo Sabres GM Jason Botterill said that he doesn’t anticipate using a buyout to move Ristolainen’s contract and that a trade should be doable over the next 24-48 hours. With three years remaining at $5.4 million per season, he’s not bad value if he plays first-pairing minutes like he has been in Buffalo. https://thehockeywriters.com/nhl-rumors-june-23-2019/ I have no idea who this guy is but I came across this. Who would even consider a buyout? Lol A buyout!?!? We’ll take him for free then. Can’t believe that is even close to accurate. If so strike now JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, Kobayashi Maru said: A buyout!?!? We’ll take him for free then. Can’t believe that is even close to accurate. If so strike now JB I think that was the media person speculating lol. I don't know why someone would even ask him that question or raise it as an option. He is far from a buyout candidate lol. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screw Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Canucks should be moving a forward too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobayashi Maru Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 1 minute ago, Rush17 said: I think that was the media person speculating lol. I don't know why someone would even ask him that question or raise it as an option. He is far from a buyout candidate lol. Yeah my thought as well but maybe there our assessment of value is off. Maybe a Tanev or Hutton plus isn’t that far off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentSam Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Rush17 said: John Vogl reports that Buffalo Sabres GM Jason Botterill said that he doesn’t anticipate using a buyout to move Ristolainen’s contract and that a trade should be doable over the next 24-48 hours. With three years remaining at $5.4 million per season, he’s not bad value if he plays first-pairing minutes like he has been in Buffalo. https://thehockeywriters.com/nhl-rumors-june-23-2019/ I have no idea who this guy is but I came across this. Who would even consider a buyout? Lol I think the reporter is just adding to the bait that Botterill has thrown out.. I too doubt if he moves.. Botterill just probably wants to be involved in conversations with other Gm’s Who are seriously looking at other D to see “what if”. but I do have to say, at 24 yrs, I don’t think Ristolianen has reached the peak of his game and there is some great all round/ versiltile talent in this young man. To have him under the contract that he is for that many more years could be a huge bargain in itself. Only a mil more than Tanev, if Botterill still likes Tanev like he did a couple of years ago,. I think this gets done by adding a little. Came across this clip of him at 22 yrs old,. Given the game assignment of covering Lucic. ..Eriksson for Lucic,. Tanev for Ristolianen... hmmm Edited June 23, 2019 by SilentSam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoosh Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 This is Ristolainen scoring the winning goal in overtime for Finland at the U-20. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanfansince88 Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Risto for Hutton (RFA rights) Bärtschi Sutter (1mill retained) rathbone 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobayashi Maru Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Tanev or Hutton + 2nd + Lind i know people will say not another high pick but we are turning the corner in our rebuild and he would be another addition to the core. Also a potential Joulevi mentor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codez27 Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Get this done JB. Please. This is the smartest move by far for acquiring any d man that has been thrown around in rumours the past couple weeks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 3 hours ago, Rush17 said: John Vogl reports that Buffalo Sabres GM Jason Botterill said that he doesn’t anticipate using a buyout to move Ristolainen’s contract and that a trade should be doable over the next 24-48 hours. With three years remaining at $5.4 million per season, he’s not bad value if he plays first-pairing minutes like he has been in Buffalo. https://thehockeywriters.com/nhl-rumors-june-23-2019/ I have no idea who this guy is but I came across this. Who would even consider a buyout? Lol virtually anyone can publish with thw. That's about as delusional as the hordes of Vancouverites that thought Benning gave up a 1st for a "cap dump" yesterday. Possbiilty - some smarmy / uninformed type asked Botterill if he'd consider buying out Risotlainen - and he gave a polite answer. Ristolainen is no cap dump, no buyout candidate - not even remotely close. He's going to cost real asset/s - or he's likely to remain in Buffalo for the time being. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 (edited) 8 minutes ago, oldnews said: virtually anyone can publish with thw. That's about as delusional as the hordes of Vancouverites that thought Benning gave up a 1st for a "cap dump" yesterday. Possbiilty - some smarmy / uninformed type asked Botterill if he'd consider buying out Risotlainen - and he gave a polite answer. Ristolainen is no cap dump, no buyout candidate - not even remotely close. He's going to cost real asset/s - or he's likely to remain in Buffalo for the time being. Risto is definitely not getting bought out. For that Vogl guy to suggest the Buffalo GM said the word buyout in reference to Risto shows the guy has no clue. Risto has terrible plus minus numbers, but he puts up points, and plays a lot of hard minutes. Plus those Buffalo forwards aren’t exactly known for playing in their own zone. Edited June 23, 2019 by Alflives 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanfansince88 Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 - Sutter and Sven would give Buffalo defensive responsible forwards. No? Hutton and prospect is the sweetener? Too much not enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentSam Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Just throwing these reads out there: https://www.diebytheblade.com/2019/5/2/18525782/if-the-buffalo-sabres-bring-rasmus-ristolainen-back-they-need-to-drastically-change-his-role https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-gm-jason-botterill-knows-teams-will-ask-about-rasmus-ristolainen/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobayashi Maru Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 18 minutes ago, Alflives said: Risto is definitely not getting bought out. For that Vogl guy to suggest the Buffalo GM said the word buyout in reference to Risto shows the guy has no clue. Risto has terrible plus minus numbers, but he puts up points, and plays a lot of hard minutes. Plus those Buffalo forwards aren’t exactly known for playing in their own zone. If in fact we are in on Risto which I hope we are at least the media is working in our favour rather than those Toronto media clowns who continually de-value our assets and pump up our targets. Now in all likelihood there is likely zero impact but if there is it would be nice if something worked in our favour. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentSam Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Just now, Vanfansince88 said: - Sutter and Sven would give Buffalo defensive responsible forwards. No? Hutton and prospect is the sweetener? Too much not enough? Phone, offer Tanev and a 2nd round pick. let the talk begin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobayashi Maru Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, SilentSam said: Just throwing these reads out there: https://www.diebytheblade.com/2019/5/2/18525782/if-the-buffalo-sabres-bring-rasmus-ristolainen-back-they-need-to-drastically-change-his-role https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-gm-jason-botterill-knows-teams-will-ask-about-rasmus-ristolainen/ This is all helping our cause if true. I think we actually have the a good situation for him to thrive especially if we have Edler and Myers around. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobayashi Maru Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Just now, SilentSam said: Phone, offer Tanev and a 2nd round pick. let the talk begin. Hopefully both sides see the value in what they are looking for and it’s a quick chat. Go GMJB go! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobayashi Maru Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Edler (6’3) Risolainen (6’4) Hughes (5’10) Myers (6’8) Joulevi (6’3) Tryamkin (6’8) Ever wanted size + mobility on the backend? Definitely possible... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanSeanBean Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 I'm all in on Risto now. Team needs RD to be competitive. We need to be competitive. We need to make a move. Risto can be that move. I doubt we have the assets to aquire. Tanev as the centerpiece ain't gonna cut it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screw Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Virtanen, Dipietro and Hutton ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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