Chickenspear Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 https://www.nhl.com/news/rasumus-ristolainen-buffalo-sabres-contract-talks/c-308493256 Rasmus Ristolainen said he hasn't been able to enjoy hockey and that he has had talks with the Buffalo Sabres about his future with the team. "Nothing had been decided," the defenseman told MTV Sport in Finland in an interview published Saturday that was translated by NHL.com. "All I can say is that come Sept. 12, I will attend an NHL team training camp. Don't know which team, though, at this point. We want to keep the discussions just between myself and the team." The 24-year-old has three seasons remaining on a six-year, $32.4 million contract (average annual value of $5.4 million) he signed with Buffalo on Oct. 11, 2016. The Sabres have been busy this offseason after missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the eighth consecutive season. Ralph Krueger was hired to replace Phil Housley as coach May 15, forward Jimmy Vesey (New York Rangers) and defensemen Colin Miller (Vegas Golden Knights) and Henri Jokiharju(Chicago Blackhawks) were acquired in trades, and forward Marcus Johansson signed a two-year contract as a free agent July 6. But their future might not include Ristolainen, who was selected by Buffalo with the No. 8 pick in the 2013 NHL Draft. He had 43 points (five goals, 38 assists) and an NHL-worst minus-41 rating in 78 games last season, and has 194 points (36 goals, 158 assists) and a minus-143 rating in 424 regular-season games over six seasons, all with the Sabres. "I haven't been able to help the team to win," Ristolainen said. "Last few seasons have been hard." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Ehlers to BUF for Risto. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Risto is collecting a closet full of Green Jackets though. His stock sure has fallen. Risto for Poolparty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzle Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 11 minutes ago, Alflives said: Risto is collecting a closet full of Green Jackets though. His stock sure has fallen. Risto for Poolparty? How about <name your Canucks whipping boy of the week>? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenspear Posted August 12, 2019 Author Share Posted August 12, 2019 11 minutes ago, Dazzle said: How about <name your Canucks whipping boy of the week>? Jeez, I wonder who that could be... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Ward Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 40 minutes ago, Alflives said: Risto is collecting a closet full of Green Jackets though. His stock sure has fallen. Risto for Poolparty? I think he has been overplayed and exposed too much too soon. I think he is a 2-3 not a #1 but they played him like a #1. He would do well in Winnipeg with to mentor a bit under Byfuglien. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 45 minutes ago, Alflives said: Risto is collecting a closet full of Green Jackets though. His stock sure has fallen. Risto for Poolparty? That would be a huge win for the Coilers. They don't have the cap room for that move tho. Maybe Russel + JP + F prospect for Risto? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dungass Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 There were rumours, in June, that Benning was sniffing around the Sabres defence, with Bogosian, and Ristolainen being mentioned. Obviously a lot of water has passed under the bridge since then, but I wouldn't mind seeing a swap centered around Tanev. I think we would have to add some major sweetners that we probably can't afford though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Isn't there a 'CGY looking for a Dman' thread that just started? Maybe he goes there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 This has been public for a while. He asked for a trade 2-3 months ago. It was even discussed here on CDC. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenspear Posted August 13, 2019 Author Share Posted August 13, 2019 Just now, SabreFan1 said: This has been public for a while. He asked for a trade 2-3 months ago. It was even discussed here on CDC. Ah, my bad, must have missed it... just saw the article on nhl, didn't see it on here. But seeing how its August now, teams have a better idea of areas on their rosters in need of improvement. May be worth a discussion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 10 minutes ago, Dungass said: There were rumours, in June, that Benning was sniffing around the Sabres defence, with Bogosian, and Ristolainen being mentioned. Obviously a lot of water has passed under the bridge since then, but I wouldn't mind seeing a swap centered around Tanev. I think we would have to add some major sweetners that we probably can't afford though. They don't need a right D going back being the problem. Left D maybe but we're not sending them Hughes (duh) or Edler/Benn who we JUST signed. Juolevi doesn't have the current trade value (and frankly, I'd also prefer to keep him). They do need good defensive forwards, #2 and # 3 C's and RW's. Something around Sutter and Virtanen (+) might fit that bill but then we'd need to also move Tanev in a separate deal to make roster space. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putgolzin Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 18 minutes ago, SabreFan1 said: This has been public for a while. He asked for a trade 2-3 months ago. It was even discussed here on CDC. I forget your take on him at that point. What are your thoughts on Ristolainen? Specifically, would he help the Canucks? Or would we simply be banging our heads against the wall?j I like all those big numbers under his A column, not so much the big numbers under his +/- column. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbriggs Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 17 minutes ago, Dungass said: There were rumours, in June, that Benning was sniffing around the Sabres defence, with Bogosian, and Ristolainen being mentioned. Obviously a lot of water has passed under the bridge since then, but I wouldn't mind seeing a swap centered around Tanev. I think we would have to add some major sweetners that we probably can't afford though. No I don't think any major sweetners, maybe Goldy and\or a pick. I would do that I think Risto would really help our D Edler Hughs Myers stetcher Risto Benn Saunter Biega Thas 3 lines with scoring and defense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbriggs Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 17 minutes ago, aGENT said: They don't need a right D going back being the problem. Left D maybe but we're not sending them Hughes (duh) or Edler/Benn who we JUST signed. Juolevi doesn't have the current trade value (and frankly, I'd also prefer to keep him). They do need good defensive forwards, #2 and # 3 C's and RW's. Something around Sutter and Virtanen (+) might fit that bill but then we'd need to also move Tanev in a separate deal to make roster space. How about Sautner L d-man, no to Virtanin but yes to Sutter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 1 minute ago, Sbriggs said: How about Sautner L d-man, no to Virtanin but yes to Sutter I doubt Sautner + Sutter gets them to pick up the phone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 34 minutes ago, Chickenspear said: Ah, my bad, must have missed it... just saw the article on nhl, didn't see it on here. But seeing how its August now, teams have a better idea of areas on their rosters in need of improvement. May be worth a discussion... No biggie. Slow time of year for hockey so stories will get rehashed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 21 minutes ago, nzan said: I forget your take on him at that point. What are your thoughts on Ristolainen? Specifically, would he help the Canucks? Or would we simply be banging our heads against the wall?j I like all those big numbers under his A column, not so much the big numbers under his +/- column. I'm not a Risto fan. Haven't been for 2-3 years now. The Canucks already have a slightly lesser version of Risto in Myers. It wouldn't be prudent to give up the assets to add another defensively deficient offensively minded player. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 11 minutes ago, SabreFan1 said: I'm not a Risto fan. Haven't been for 2-3 years now. The Canucks already have a slightly lesser version of Risto in Myers. It wouldn't be prudent to give up the assets to add another defensively deficient offensively minded player. Do you think the Sabres would trade Risto for Puljiarvi, Ehlers or W. Nylander? JP is cost effective, but those other two have nasty contracts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlastPast Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 (edited) This $&!# is why the Canucks have put a premium on bringing or retaining the " right type of people" or some "real good pros" even at the cost of forgone or spent value; there is a benefit in staying functional despite relative lack of immediate success. People take the piss but you don't hear this stuff coming out of Vancouver . Edited August 13, 2019 by BlastPast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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