Rumor: Leafs Tried Desperately to get Ristolainen at the Deadline "offered the moon"

[BillDineen]

Garrioch:

But it should be noted that the Toronto Maple Leafs tried desperately to get Ristolainen at the trade deadline in March, and were rebuffed.

“The Leafs offered the moon and couldn’t get him out of there,” a league source said.

Ottawa Senators GM Steve Staios needs to prioritize acquiring a right-shot defenceman

The Senators will likely pursue another right-shot defenceman after Postmedia reported that veteran blueliner Nick Jensen had surgery on Monday on a lower-body injury.

ottawacitizen.com

Edit: Risto's last game of the season wass March 11 btw

 

[MoneyManny]

Such a vague comment. "The moon" could easily mean a Marner for Risto hockey trade.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

The f*** for.

 

[FlyguyOX]

Yeah, seriously doubt they “offered the moon”.

What is the moon, Robertson?

 

[Gregor Samsa]

The moon would have to be Cowan, right? What else could they have offered?

 

[Turin]

I’m telling you guys Treliving stinks

 

[Commander Clueless]

I'm not sure who I'm more worried for in this scenario - Toronto or Philly

 

[FlyguyOX]

Philly definitely would’ve moved him if it was a great offer

 

[nbwingsfan]

If true, horrible for both parties involved.

Horrible to not accept a Risto trade, horrible to be looking to acquire him, never mind offering the moon too

 

[eojsmada]

The moon = Nick Robertson, Topi Niemela and the burnt husk of Jani Hakanpaa....lol.

Anyone of value had full NMC's or heavy M-NTC's

 

[Gil Gunderson]

Risto has actually been good since leaving Buffalo. His injuries could be a problem though.

 

[lanceuppercut75]

THANK GOD we got Carlo instead.

 

[M88K]

Is this like when Cowen and Minten was a "much better" offer than Stankoven?


Is the moon in the room with us right now...
Setting aside that why the f*** would they go after that loser

 

[Kevin Musto]

Why on earth would Philly pass on the moon?

 

[Fatass]

Was Carlo their fall back option? Isn’t he better than Risto?
Is this a leaked story to the media by the Leafs management to take the pressure off their fumbling the ball on Rantanen?

 

[Coffee]

Why on earth would Philly pass on the moon?

Because Philly has their own moon

 

[BillDineen]

Why on earth would Philly pass on the moon?

They still believe in the legend of "playoff Risto". The mythical beast that crushes the Sam Bennett's of the league on every hit rendering them useless.

This beast has yet to be seen, despite a decade in the league, but clearly other GMs like Treliving fantasize about it as well

 

[FlyguyOX]

Risto has actually been good since leaving Buffalo. His injuries could be a problem though.

He was a legit top 4 guy last year for sure

 

[HockeyVirus]

This guy barely has Sens sources nvm Leafs sources

 

[frightenedinmatenum2]

Why on earth would Philly pass on the moon?

Lactose intolerance.

 

[BondraTime]

Garrioch is about as well informed as a can of tuna

 

[SelltheTeamFrancesco]

Did they borrow Gru's shrink ray?

 

[57special]

Such a vague comment. "The moon" could easily mean a Marner for Risto hockey trade.

I think what the Leafs said was that they would moon PHI if they traded Risto to them. Bit of an overpay, but they were desperate.

 

[LeonDraisaitl]

Garrioch:

But it should be noted that the Toronto Maple Leafs tried desperately to get Ristolainen at the trade deadline in March, and were rebuffed.

“The Leafs offered the moon and couldn’t get him out of there,” a league source said.

Ottawa Senators GM Steve Staios needs to prioritize acquiring a right-shot defenceman

The Senators will likely pursue another right-shot defenceman after Postmedia reported that veteran blueliner Nick Jensen had surgery on Monday on a lower-body injury.

ottawacitizen.com

Edit: Risto's last game of the season wass March 11 btw

God, and I woulda thought they could get him for a handshake or a high-five

 

[seafoam]

Mayfield is available!