That Aud Smell Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 Documentary on Finnish training, including Risto (stuff on him starts around the 3:45 mark). I love that young man's attitude. "Never good enough, never good enough, never good enough." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted August 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 It is interesting that this contract is not done. There are tons of comparables and tons of reasons to just ink him to a 7 or 8 year deal. I think Rasmus can be a #1 defender. He certainly is the best defender from his draft class thus far. Well hopefully by mid September Murray will finish this up. I will say 5.75mil X 7 years. Ramsus would be a UFA at 25 correct? He'll have 6 seasons in by then right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 Wasn't Seth Jones in that class? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 A story in Finnish newspaper says Risto is nowhere near a new deal. He is training hard and concentrates only on getting better and doesn't expect a new deal before the WC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted August 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 Wasn't Seth Jones in that class? Do you think that Seth Jones is a better defender than Ramus Ristolainen? also, sure let me google that for you... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_NHL_Entry_Draft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 Yeah Liger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted August 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 (edited) Yeah Liger Okay, I disagree. I think Jones is comparable but I think Rasmus is currently the better player. Edited August 30, 2016 by LGR4GM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 A story in Finnish newspaper says Risto is nowhere near a new deal. He is training hard and concentrates only on getting better and doesn't expect a new deal before the WC. Just noticed your location ... glad you're here. Are you an American living abroad or a Finn who follows the Sabres? NOYB is a fine response, of course. I first opened the article without translation. I think I spell like a Finn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted September 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 http://www.thehockeynews.com/blog/with-zemgus-girgensons-signed-sabres-attention-shifts-to-rasmus-ristolainen/ Interesting read but this sentence was stupid "The Sabres were better this past season, but still objectively bad, finishing 23rd overall. So the stakes for Ristolainen were lower than with Ekblad, but it’s worth noting that Ristolainen had better numbers." Yea... the stakes might have been lower but Risto played just as tough minutes as Ekblad. I digress though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 I find it extremely hard to believe the numbers were better for Risto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 (edited) I find it extremely hard to believe the numbers were better for RistoHe had more points, right? That's about it. Possession was worse, scoring rate was worse. To be fair, Risto also faced tougher minutes with a worse partner on a worse team. But yea, his numbers weren't better. Edit: reading the article, it was good. He split off the even strength production from PP, took into account ice time and team context. I liked it he mentions 7 years $6M per towards the end. Wonder if thats what Risto is looking for and Murray is hoping more like low 5s? Edited September 2, 2016 by TrueBlueGED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Good stuff. After seeing the training video, I just want the fella signed. What a horse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 http://www.thehockeynews.com/blog/with-zemgus-girgensons-signed-sabres-attention-shifts-to-rasmus-ristolainen/ Interesting read but this sentence was stupid "The Sabres were better this past season, but still objectively bad, finishing 23rd overall. So the stakes for Ristolainen were lower than with Ekblad, but it’s worth noting that Ristolainen had better numbers." Yea... the stakes might have been lower but Risto played just as tough minutes as Ekblad. I digress though. I also don't think we were "objectively bad". We weren't good, but I'd say closer to mediocre, not flat out bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 From the viewpoint of playoff teams, difference between bad and mediocre is a nit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 The reason we are all worried about risto, he is our #1. You can say there are 10 better #1 out there, but I would like to know next season: How many #1-2 are better in the league than Risto - Kuli And if they are pro's they know right now they have been given a shot for glory. This is what makes a long term deal difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 Update from WC Media Day http://sabres.buffalonews.com/2016/09/15/ristolainen-lack-sabres-deal-still-trust-will-make-contract-happen/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 I think it's a mistake Murray is taking this long to come to an agreement. Obviously don't know the details of discussion but with so many comparables out there my best guess is Risto is looking for the 6 year variety and Murray is looking for a prove it deal. This guy is our franchise #1 defender. Lock his ass up already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 I think it's a mistake Murray is taking this long to come to an agreement. Obviously don't know the details of discussion but with so many comparables out there my best guess is Risto is looking for the 6 year variety and Murray is looking for a prove it deal. This guy is our franchise #1 defender. Lock his ass up already. I think they both want long term deal, But Murray probably wants it to be an 8 year deal and his agent will be pushing for a 5 - 6 year deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 I don't think term is the issue, I think it's dollars. Risto's team is targeting Ekblad, Murray targeting Rielly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 I don't think term is the issue, I think it's dollars. Risto's team is targeting Ekblad, Murray targeting Rielly. Ding Ding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 I don't think term is the issue, I think it's dollars. Risto's team is targeting Ekblad, Murray targeting Rielly. Problem is, even signing him to Ekblad money still leaves them enough to get the forwards signed when the contracts are up. They need to bite the bullet. 8 years or bust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 (edited) I don't think term is the issue, I think it's dollars. Risto's team is targeting Ekblad, Murray targeting Rielly. I think both are related, you sign for 5 - 6 years and have a UFA payday sooner, or you pay more now for the 8 year term. Edited September 16, 2016 by Huckleberry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 I think both are related, you sign for 5 - 6 years and have a UFA payday sooner, or you pay more now for the 8 year term. But it's not THAT much more. And he has not shown any reason to expect he won't be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 But it's not THAT much more. And he has not shown any reason to expect he won't be worth it. neither did Tyler Myers. You simply don't give a 20 year old defenseman a 6-8 year deal unlesd he's a top 5 player at his position. Risto still has a ways to go to get there, keep him motivated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 neither did Tyler Myers. You simply don't give a 20 year old defenseman a 6-8 year deal unlesd he's a top 5 player at his position. Risto still has a ways to go to get there, keep him motivated. Not necessarily disagreeing with you, but does anyone think Risto's personality/character is anything like Myers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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