Really like this!

Never thought of acquiring Ristolainen but seems like a good fit. I always hesitate to trade Manson in my own simulations because RD would be really thin then but this looks really good.

I guess you traded Badini and the 5th, so Seattle takes Shattenkirk instead of Henrique?

Instead of Fleury. I really don’t want Fleury to be snagged. He’s been a pleasant surprise

I always protect him, because I too really want to keep him.

(My protection would be: Terry, Lundeström, Rakell, Jones / Steel, Fowler, Lindholm, Manson (if he isn't traded), Fleury - Gibson. If Manson is traded before the Draft, I would protect both Jones and Steel or Mahura and one of them.)

On Buffalo side trade looks ok, maybe send a 3rd round pick because Risto is younger.

Manson, while a good 2RD, has too many injury issues. With Larsson and Savard available, we can sign someone without trading Keane.

Fair argument. Thanks for the input 👍🏻

Rakell and Manson would be good targets for us but injuries and tailoring performances makes it hard to want to give good assets up for them. Im not saying you shouldn’t ask, just hard to agree to it.