Confirmed Trade: [PHI/BUF] Rasmus Ristolainen for Robert Hagg, 2021 1st round pick, 2023 2nd round pick

[sabresEH]

I would guess Philly uses Braun in a more defensive role? Braun getting majority D zone starts, Risto getting majority O zone starts and Ellis as the top pairing guy could work well for Philly. He’ll help your PP and he was very effective at not allowing teams to enter the zone this year with McCabe. The trouble is when he does allow them to get the zone and he gets hemmed. Not saying he’ll be awesome for Philly but he won’t be as bad as people make it seem

 

[Hivemind]

Hagg any good?

No. Hagg is one of the few D in the NHL who are legitimately worse than Risto.

 

[Starat327]

Well, over here in Columbus we're familiar with coping mechanisms after gut-punch moments, and as a special added bonus you can continue to hate the Pens without shame.

Do I have to simultaneously become a fan of THE Ohio state as well?

 

[Freudian]

Doesn't NHL have QA staff to eliminate bugs before it goes live?

 

[The don godfather]

Buffalo by a landslide. I had to clean my glasses 3 times to make sure.

 

[Rich Nixon]

It's crazy how stocked up the Flyers were on prospect depth at one point, it's twice as crazy how fast they blew almost all of it on absolutely nothing.

That's the remarkable thing. They went from a great position to acwuire big assets to a mediocre position. Their defense improved, but not enough to justify the cost. Now they still have needs up front and much less to spend.

13th in 2021, 2nd in 2022, 2nd in 2023, 7th 2022, Nolan Patrick, Phil Myers, Robert Hagg, Shayne Gostisbehere

for

Ryan Ellis and Rasmus Ristolainen

 

[Roman Maroni]

Fletcher is already trying to figure out how to get him signed for another 13 years and 98 million…….

 

[PensandCaps]

I'd like to congratulate the rest of the Metropolitan Division on your schedule becoming that much easier for the foreseeable future.

I'd like to congratulate the Buffalo Sabres on fleecing this GM, who is a total bottom, while offering my condolences re: Hagg.

I'd like to congratulate all the fans who have hated our team over the years - you're welcome for the pure comedy we provide now.

Finally, I'd like to congratulate Satan for orchestrating this move. Well played, Devil.

woah

 

[Soups On]

There's only so many stupid GMs in the league.

Holland and Benning about to get rekt

 

[jonlin]

Yeah... just kind of weird that they gave up all that to go from Ghost to Risto though...

I`d assume its more about getting a proper defense overall. I actually think Philly has a plan and wants to make functioning D-pairs. Provorov, Ellis, Risto is actually a pretty good 1-3, Risto beeing the #3

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Like just ouch to the Flyers

 

[periferal]

It was a joke and I appreciate your care regardless

Glad to hear and...Priorities.

I'm a madman about my sports teams, but keeping everyone alive and as well as possible always top of the list.

 

[BLNY]

That time Ristolainen got checked hard. By the boards.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CRrgCU5AUEN/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

 

[PromisedLand]

wow thats a massive overpayment philly. Risto aint that good

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

Maybe I’m too high on Hagg and not enough on Risto, but multiple high picks seems excessive. Who knows the exact market, though.

 

[Communal Blood]

That's a spicy meatball.

 

[amnesiac]

well thats not going to help your "defense" problems, Philly

 

[robertmac43]

DAMNIT WE KNOW WE KNOW...

Sigh.

I'm not mad at you. I'm mad at the situation.

Haha I understand the feeling. I wish no ill feelings towards Flyers fans.

 

[periferal]

Interesting job with possible more moves by Buffalo to move out Eichel and Reinhart. If I were Buffalo, I'd target 2022 1st rounders now as well in those moves and stockpile a bit more in next years draft.

Not 1 2022 1st round has been traded yet. I think teams know that draft is the shit and are very hesitant to give one up.

That said, I think the Sabres should demand one as part of any deal for Eichel.

 

[mercury]

HAHAHAHA the offers for Manson and then this. Just golden.

They have what to do with each other, exactly? I swear, you have the weirdest thought processes. It's like you're on acid. None of it makes sense.

 

[Memokerobi]

The Sabres could have 4 picks in the top-15 tonight if they trade Eichel and Reinhart. Really not a bad way to kick off a rebuild.

Unless you’re Don Sweeney

 

[TheUnseenHand]

So, given this, who wants PK Subban at 50% retained for 5 first round draft picks???

 

[Saucechucker99]

Wow that is bad for Philly.

 

[Martin Skoula]

That's the remarkable thing. They went from a great position to acwuire big assets to a mediocre position. Their defense improved, but not enough to justify the cost. Now they still have needs up front and much less to spend.

13th in 2021, 2nd in 2022, 2nd in 2023, 7th 2022, Nolan Patrick, Phil Myers, Robert Hagg, Shayne Gostisbehere

for

Ryan Ellis and Rasmus Ristolainen

Shades of Tim Murray honestly. They're probably not even done yet is the scary thing, I can't imagine they're going to leave the offseason with Frost/Allisson/York/Bring all still in the pool.

 

[Rubi]

Pricey. Great return for Kevyn Adams.
If he gets this for Risto, Adams will be expecting something on par with Draisaitl for Eichel.