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Mitch

Mitch
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Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 24, 2019 at 1:14 p.m.
Thread: Only 2 options for Risto trade
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>OldNYIfan</b></div><div>Your analysis is spot on. The question is how one could structure a trade that would work for both teams. As an Anaheim fan, I'm perfectly okay with the pain of paying the price necessary to make the Ducks a contender, but the issue is whether Ristolainen is that player. Obviously, I would trade Kase for Seth Jones -- but that would be a ludicrous trade for the Blue Jackets. I might trade Kase for Ryan Pulock and Anthony Beauvillier -- but I don't see that offer coming, either. Kase for Risto scares me because I've heard so much about Ristolainen's defensive deficiencies. I'm not sure that these teams are good trading partners again -- although there's something in the back of my mind about Eaves for Bogosian that would relieve some of Buffalo's cap stress . . .</div></div>
Finally someone who can intelligently respond to an ANA trade with Buffalo... that being said, I think a pairing of Lindholm and Risto would work because Lindholm is fantastic defensively and honestly a top 10 defensman in the league (talk about underrated...). Risto has never been paired with a player even close to his caliber and I personally think he would thrive if they develop some chemistry. I think Kase's concussion and injury history can be baked into his value, even if Risto's analystics aren't great. Adding in a top 5 prospect in Buffalo's system I think makes it more than fair
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 24, 2019 at 1:09 p.m.
Thread: Only 2 options for Risto trade
Your analysis is spot on. The question is how one could structure a trade that would work for both teams. As an Anaheim fan, I'm perfectly okay with the pain of paying the price necessary to make the Ducks a contender, but the issue is whether Ristolainen is that player. Obviously, I would trade Kase for Seth Jones -- but that would be a ludicrous trade for the Blue Jackets. I might trade Kase for Ryan Pulock and Anthony Beauvillier -- but I don't see that offer coming, either. Kase for Risto scares me because I've heard so much about Ristolainen's defensive deficiencies. I'm not sure that these teams are good trading partners again -- although there's something in the back of my mind about Eaves for Bogosian that would relieve some of Buffalo's cap stress . . .
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 18, 2019 at 2:34 p.m.
Thread: If the Gardner rumors are true
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Mitch</b></div><div>Not bad! I would have MoJo as second line center - he’s great at setting up shots - love to see him setup VO! Move CM to 3rd line with CS and ERod. Statistically CM is at his best with them. JL as your 4th line center.</div></div>

I agree with this assessment..... Ralph can not continue the mistake that was made when Berglund quit forcing Casey to #2C..... allow the KID to get his mojo back by making him your 3C for the season..... I like Sheary on that 3 line though a bit apprehensive with Vesey's Defensive short comings.

In relation to the Detroit trade I just do not see it happening as the teams are basically in the same boat. Detroit is not going to trade one of the foundational elements for Risto.

I think the better fit team wise to trade with if you are willing to package Risto &amp; McCabe would be:

1. Winnipeg - with Roslovic, Perreault &amp; Comrie in return

2. Winnipeg - Ehlers &amp; Perrealult

3. Edmonton - Ryan Nugent Hopkins &amp; Puljujarvi.... The Sabres would have to add for this to work

4. Edmonton - RNH plus ?????