2 things -

When Botterill has talked about the future, he mentions a lot of names but Risto is not usually among them. Now it is possible that Krueger came and said "whoa, whoa whoa, I want to work with Risto and see what he can do." That would mean that Krueger has the ability to influence personnel decisions though.

The other thing is that if GMs hear he's not available, they probably want him more.

I still think he moves this summer
- jcragcrumple

Did you know that once a year all the GM's meet in Boca and measure their Richards. The loser assumes the bill at Rachels. The commissioner is even in on it.

Bump,

What would be your price limit for Corey Perry?
- ImThatGuy

1 year 3mil tops

Corey Perry being bought out by the Ducks.

If he comes cheap I’d take him for a year or two.
- ImThatGuy

Same. He’s lucky to hit 20-25 goals but could be a Vanek like guy to have out there at this point.

Bump,

What would be your price limit for Corey Perry?
- ImThatGuy

League minimum 7 year contract

The Donskoi contract is going to be the next train wreck contract that is signed.

He is going to get close to 6mil, IMO.
- ImThatGuy

Watch Dzingel and Nyquist get 7.5-9M

League minimum 7 year contract
- washedup20

NTC too?

Bump,

What would be your price limit for Corey Perry?
- ImThatGuy

about tree fiddy

NTC too?
- hehateme

obviously, move him into Housleys apartment

Kessler for 31 and McCabe has legs
- Der Kaiser

it can't possibly be running any faster

Bump,

What would be your price limit for Corey Perry?
- ImThatGuy

3x3

obviously, move him into Housleys apartment
- washedup20

Housley was so clueless behind the bench, Does he actually know that he was poop canned or did we just "Fix the Glitch"

Bump,

What would be your price limit for Corey Perry?
- ImThatGuy

2 years $3 million per

Did you know that once a year all the GM's meet in Boca and measure their Richards. The loser assumes the bill at Rachels. The commissioner is even in on it.
- washedup20

Do they measure in inches, centimeters or GAR?

Do they measure in inches, centimeters or GAR?
- jcragcrumple

GAR is the only ruler worth using

2 years $3 million per
- Stripes77

Dude is done. Hard pass.

Dude is a bone head on the ice, not really off the ice that I can remember. Why would you not want a proven 30 goal scorer and center at a cap hit of 4.5 mil for the next 3 years?

I get it, he is a bit of a loose cannon but he can play...
- hehateme

5 suspensions in 5 years. A repeat offender coming to Buffalo? How long before his next suspension, because if the league will suspend a Leaf player 5 times, they surely won't hesitate to suspend him quickly and often playing in Buffalo.

GAR is the only ruler worth using
- TheSabresTaco

I bet Chayka has a huge GAR number

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Amerks

I bet Chayka has a huge GAR number
- jcragcrumple

He’s pretty GARthy

Dude is done. Hard pass.
- Mentalorgasm5

Depending on the knee I would rather have him than Pomminville

Last season was awful and he was trying to come back from knee surgery

The year before he scored something like 48 points

I would take a 40 point player

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- Michael Pachla

"Florida is packed with forwards and is looking for capable defensemen yet I never hear Buffalo defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen or Panthers/Sabres as trade partners mentioned in the rumor mill."
Thanks for all the excellent blogs, Mike. From what I've learned here, Risto isn't what FL needs. They have plenty of offensively minded Dmen who leave much to be desired when actually playing defense, they need the reliable defender to balance it better. The price Botts (and fans here) would want for Risto wouldn't be anything FL was interested in trading. Huberdeau isn't going anywhere and Trocheck won't be moved, either. I agree with you that the Panthers will take a Dman with their pick, but I think they'll go with a bigger, more defensive upside choice. I wouldn't be surprised if they took Seider. He seems like a Tallon kind of player.
Come July 1, if (I say, I said) IF the Panthers sign Panarin, Hoffman may become available. Idk what it would take to get him on an expiring contract. He's UFA after this season and probably will want close to what Skinner just signed for on his next deal.
The player Botts (imo) should be interested in is Denis Malgin. He plays center, but seems lost in the shuffle in FL, can't crack their top six, but he's no fourth line grinder, either. He may do well in Buffalo's middle 6 with consistent ice time.

I agree. Risto in the right setting with the right coaching still has super high potential.
Look at Colton Parayko as a comparison. He was terrible on defense, soft, inconsistent on PP, then with a coaching change stud
- lulags

6th coach is the one? We've been hoping the same thing for a long time.

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Amerks
- adambuffalo

Dominoes!!

6th coach is the one? We've been hoping the same thing for a long time.
- Lunaion

Did he play under Rolston? I know Teddy, Disco and Housley for sure

Its not even half of what Crosby and Malkin were. Sheary in the top 6 is a problem.
- Mentalorgasm5

Would only be to get his numbers up to move him at the deadline

Spreading scoring over 3 lines is the way to go now-a-days
That means you’ll have good players on “line3”
and a “just ok” guy on line 1 &/or 2
Sheary looked fine with Jack last year when together
And he looked fine when he was top6 in Pitt

It’s not 1975 anymore fellas