While one may disagree with the value of Ristolainen, IMO this is way too much for Boeser.
If one looks at other trades involving players with Boeser's capabilities the trade includes a prospect, first and more (either a roster player, lesser prospect or a 2nd)
I do not see any reason why VAN would trade Boeser, just as most Sabre fans automatically reject any trade involving Reinhart.
Edit: let me add, Ristolainen would be the top offensive defenseman for VAN. That may not be significant, but Ristolainen is a very good PP QB.
Quoting: Sebybbq
Yark yark yark yark. It would start with sam reinhart and a better prospect then thompson
Well Boeser may not have an Eichel but does have Pettersson and Horvat helping him to get assists and goal.
Trading Boeser for Reinhart makes no sense for either team, so let's agree not to include them in the same trade.
Quoting: melloni17
FYI Reinhart has had better seasons on a worse team! VAN would have to add to Boeser to get Reinhart! Wow!!
Probably the value of each is pretty close, I do not get to see, much of Boeser to know his style of play.
BTW this is a huge offer for Boeser, I m am bemused when I see so many people rejecting it,
Quoting: Jamiepo
My personal opinion is boeser>reinhart. I also think reinhart will want a kings ransom on his next deal.
Risto and Reinhart for Boeser. I think this deal would work out well for both sides.
TBH there is not a huge difference between Reinhart and Boeser, but even presuming Boeser is better, adding Ristolainen is way over kill.