Quoting: sabertooth12
This is a pathetic return for Buffalo, we don't need aging players on relatively long contracts
Risto isn't as good as you think. If he is traded, I think you'll be disappointed with the return.
Quoting: TheJoeMan
We do not need a RHD that desperately. Silfverberg and Henrique are two of our most consistent forwards and respected veterans. And all I've heard all summer is how bad Ristolainen is in his own end. That's a big no thanks. The Ducks aren't desperate for anybody. They're rebuilding. This team is already fragile enough offensively and you want to ship 40 goals out the door?
Exactly, and Silfverberg steps up during the playoffs. There is no doubt in my mind that is why BM re-signed Silf instead of moving him at the TDL. Even though he's a very streaky in his scoring, he's a playoff performer and you need those guys if you're to win it all.
Quoting: Christian17
Ristolainen is not good. He's a #5-6 D-man. Horrible trade.
This. D-men that need sheltering to look good are not good D-men.
Quoting: TheChief
I understand replacing Silfverberg, but Henrique alone is not enough. Risto is a younger D and he outscored him last season. Something needs to be added.
And considering that the best RHD behind Manson is probably Holzer, I'd call that a desperate need.
Tbf though, Henrique probably stopped more goals from happening than Risto did last year... hahaha. Jokes aside, I agree that something needs to be added, but something like a pick makes more sense then us moving Silf.
Having said that, I pass. I am not a big fan on off these tall D-men with big frames who are soft and can't defend. I won't pretend to know exactly what the problem is with Risto in his own end. I just don't want to pay a premium for 3rd pairing, PP specialist because he has size that he doesn't use anyway (same goes for Myers). If we're talking about a strictly offensive D-man, I would just prefer having a smaller, more mobile guy in that position (I know Risto is a good skater for his size, but he's obviously not winning an skating competitions against smaller guys).