what?
- TheSabresTaco

I'm saying if there's indication that he doesn't want to stay long term you should trade him

Just don't let this go to arbitration

Once we trade Ristolainen for a late first draft cossa and you have a monster in the franchise
- gerbe75pts

I'd prefer to get a developed prospect for him, but just the trade alone to pawn off 5.4M of 3rd pairing defenseman is worth it.

Once we trade Ristolainen for a late first draft cossa and you have a monster in the franchise
- gerbe75pts

who are the trade partners?

I'm saying if there's indication that he doesn't want to stay long term you should trade him

Just don't let this go to arbitration
- gerbe75pts

yeah I revised my post cause my response was.. lacking.

even better in a trade down scenario
- Michael Pachla

and Yzerman is not afraid to pick a goalie in the first rd

wings could use a blue chip goalie prospect

who are the trade partners?
- Michael Pachla

Columbus for #29.

who are the trade partners?
- Michael Pachla

yotes

It's either guenther,powers,beniers at 1 these 3 are going top 3 imo

That's true NJ,ducks need to draft and 2nd line center
- gerbe75pts

Watching the game last night he was very underwhelming.. didn't see much from him... but it's tough on those Canadian teams when every player is just so talented.. Brandt Clarke had a great game really liked his game.

Columbus for #29.
- TheSabresTaco

c-bus has three first rounders...could very well be them...if torts is still around...

others with extra firsts:

detroit
joisy
wild

Once we trade Ristolainen for a late first draft cossa and you have a monster in the franchise
- gerbe75pts

Might need a mid first.. his stock keeps growing

yotes
- homiedclown

in six?

Watching the game last night he was very underwhelming.. didn't see much from him... but it's tough on those Canadian teams when every player is just so talented.. Brandt Clarke had a great game really liked his game.
- DirtyDan

Can't just judge him on one game

in six?
- Michael Pachla

they got zip for RD

they got zip for RD
- homiedclown

Protected 2022 1st? Doesn't help this team, at this stage much.

Risto, Asplund, 3 for Garland and Kuemper.

Watching the game last night he was very underwhelming.. didn't see much from him... but it's tough on those Canadian teams when every player is just so talented.. Brandt Clarke had a great game really liked his game.
- DirtyDan

If the Sabres take a d-man I hope they take Clarke.

Good year last year in Barrie, fared well in the Slovakian league this year, good start to the U18’s.

The full sample size looks good

Can't just judge him on one game
- gerbe75pts

Im not judging anyone just saying he was very underwhelming in the game last night... the 15 year old Bedard looked better... but hes going to be better than McDavid apparently

If the Sabres take a d-man I hope they take Clarke.

Good year last year in Barrie, fared well in the Slovakian league this year, good start to the U18’s.

The full sample size looks good
- Pegullaville

Me too.. although I haven't seen the Hughes kid play.. big Swedish kid got ran over last night. I forget who trucked him

Protected 2022 1st?
- TheSabresTaco

not sure they'd do that...1.) it's only one guaranteed year and 2.) they need to start stockpiling top-end talent, especially up front

smokescreen rumors now that he really wants the bama rb
- homiedclown

🙋‍♂️

If the Sabres take a d-man I hope they take Clarke.

Good year last year in Barrie, fared well in the Slovakian league this year, good start to the U18’s.

The full sample size looks good
- Pegullaville

He resembles a Jack Quinn to me as far as his development and potential. Raw prospect who needs a few years to become a guy like Kris Letang.

not sure they'd do that...1.) it's only one guaranteed year and 2.) they need to start stockpiling top-end talent, especially up front
- Michael Pachla

I need to start writing my full thoughts before posting initial reactions and then editing. See my updated response.

If the Sabres take a d-man I hope they take Clarke.

Good year last year in Barrie, fared well in the Slovakian league this year, good start to the U18’s.

The full sample size looks good
- Pegullaville

Do we really need another dahlin though? ( not saying it's a bad thing )

Im not judging anyone just saying he was very underwhelming in the game last night... the 15 year old Bedard looked better... but hes going to be better than McDavid apparently
- DirtyDan

That will be a fun draft

That will be a fun draft
- gerbe75pts

I still don't hope we're bad next year.. or I guess 2023 right.

Do we really need another dahlin though? ( not saying it's a bad thing )
- gerbe75pts

I don't think anyone thats a fan of this team wants to go with a D-man but if we do its him or Hughes. Frank those 2 big bums.