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

[itwasaforwardpass]

I am filled with much shock and joy.

 

[phlocky]

So can someone explain to me what Gostisbehere did? He sleep with Fletcher's wife or something?

He called out the team for having no heart and coaching for not giving them an actual game plan and he was right

 

[Hasek]

Genuine question, preferably for those who have spent a significant amount of time actually watching Risto play.

How many of these numbers can be attributed to playing on a terrible team and playing first pairing minutes against teams top players? He will almost certainly be on the second pairing in philly with less responsibility/ TOI. Have think logically he will be much better now that he’s not playing over his head.

He played on a dumpster fire team. Name me one player on the Sabres' that wasn't riding Eichel's coattails that has had solid analytics. Risto will be great. You will love him.

 

[HeadLiceHatty]

I think the change of scenery, not playing #1 matchups, having a solid leader like Giroux around and a much better offensive team overall is going to do wonders for Risto. Philly isn't a perfect team but the difference between playing in Buffalo and Philly is astronomical, Buffalo is hilariously bad. Let's see how it goes, that being said the 13th overall in a weak draft isn't terrible if Risto even plays like an average 2nd pair d man and he definitely has UPSIDE beyond that. Having said all that I hope it works out for both teams, and it turns out a win/win.

 

[Daz28]

Has anyone eaten any crow for Risto has negative worthz yet? Sure they fleeced philly, but the market was clearly somewhere in that area. KA didn't play THAT good of a hand of poker.

 

[trostol]

he wore a Liverpool shirt when talking to the media..so that is a plus for him from me lol

 

[Daz28]

So if Risto tears it up does he get $9.5 x 8 next year? That's the worst part of this fleecing. Fhlyer fans, it's not Seth's fault.

 

[OilersGo]

whoever the hell the phlyers gm is has some glue between the ears at this stage of his life my goodness thats a haul fer a bambi on skates

 

[bondra]

Sabres got #14 for Rasums Ristolainen. Bahahahaha.

The nightmare is finally over. And we got a 1st round pick to boot.

Your finally a playoff team?

 

[itwasaforwardpass]

Your finally a playoff team?

Nope. Far from it.

 

[FeatherHead]

I can’t believe the Sabres didn’t use the Flyer’s first rounder on Wallstedt or Cossa.

 

[FeatherHead]

Sabres got #14 for Rasums Ristolainen. Bahahahaha.

The nightmare is finally over. And we got a 1st round pick to boot.

The nightmare is over? So the Sabres are a good hockey club now? Did you also get rid of Skinner and Okposo, or did I miss those moves? At least you still have Zemgus to lead the charge. And a first round pick? Big deal. Especially when your team has a track record of taking plugs like Risto and Zadorov in the first round. Won’t be long before Eichel’s gone too.

How in the hell didn’t you guys take Wallstedt or Cossa with the pick you got from the Flyers?

 

[Kimota]

Why were the Flyers so quick at hiring Fletcher. I remember when that happened, it felt like they didn't take their time at all to find the right candidate. Well THIS is what he is.

 

[Harhis]

The amount paid by Philadelphia to change Gostisbehere to Ristolainen is just obscene.

And Ghost being the better player of the two...

 

[HeadLiceHatty]

And Ghost being the better player of the two...

Yes, Ghost is the better player, yet no one would pick him up off waivers for free and less salary, yet 7 teams were offering 1st's for Risto, insane how there are not more HF posters working as NHL Gm's.

 

[wuf]

Fletcher just gave this fan base two scape goats for when we underperform, Ristolainen and himself.

 

[The Madrigal]

Long story short. The Flyers overpaid but Risto is going to be a lot better playing in Philly and being used in a proper role on the second pairing. They needed a big physical defenseman to play with Sanheim since they were downright soft and easy to play against last year. Fletcher better get him re-signed though and without an ugly overpayment or it's still bad even if Risto plays better there. Risky move for the Flyers.

 

[Maurice of Orange]

Fletcher just gave this fan base two scapegoats for when we underperform, Ristolainen and himself.

Yes but Fletcher also gave away a scapegoat in Robert Hagg.

Also Robert Hagg plays hockey like Boss Hogg.

 

[BrindamoursNose]

Why were the Flyers so quick at hiring Fletcher. I remember when that happened, it felt like they didn't take their time at all to find the right candidate. Well THIS is what he is.

Hextall was making too much progress. Management had to put it to an end by hiring a wasteful schlub.

 

[Roo Mad Bro]

I’m so sorry @Roo Mad Bro

Feels bad SMantzas.

 

[DickSmehlik]

Honestly, next to the Oilers, the Flyers are probably the worst possible team that Risto could have been traded to.

He needed a team with a defensive oriented coach that plays a structured sound defensive system to thrive, and from what I know about the Flyers, they don’t.

 

[Djp]

I can’t believe the Sabres didn’t use the Flyer’s first rounder on Wallstedt or Cossa.

bcause

1 buffalo has U PL. he was the G in Finland WJC win a couple years ago.

2. they have another goalie who will be the starting G at UMichigan this year

3. they were in talks with teams on acquiring a G as part of deals

they have a G pipeline.

now they need a short term starter and back up.

 

[lancer247]

Long story short. The Flyers overpaid but Risto is going to be a lot better playing in Philly and being used in a proper role on the second pairing. They needed a big physical defenseman to play with Sanheim since they were downright soft and easy to play against last year. Fletcher better get him re-signed though and without an ugly overpayment or it's still bad even if Risto plays better there. Risky move for the Flyers.

sanheim and Risto will be a food pairing. Sanheim will be good for Risto. Sanheim is not flashy but very consistent. Doesn’t take over enough games based on his potential but very steady. Risto will obviously provide more truculence.

 

[eramosat]

sanheim and Risto will be a food pairing. Sanheim will be good for Risto. Sanheim is not flashy but very consistent. Doesn’t take over enough games based on his potential but very steady. Risto will obviously provide more truculence.

you mean like peanut butter and jelly? I hope so!

 

[Curufinwe]

Hextall was making too much progress. Management had to put it to an end by hiring a wasteful schlub.

The team was 24th when he got fired. Hagg was in the top 4, all the goalies were injured and Lehtera was a regular forward