Ristolainen Signed, 6yrs 5.4mil per

[WildCard]

Tell them to get upstairs and clean the table before Dad gets home.

:Lol:

[CallawaySabres]

Love it for the opener!

[Thorner]

Good deal. Good hair. 

[Cisse]

I told you it would happen on Tuesday. :angel:

Edited October 11, 2016 by Cisse

[That Aud Smell]

My memory fades (and I ain't going back through the thread), but weren't there those here who said it'd be a bridge deal (3-4) or a long-term deal (7-8), but never a deal for a term in between the two? 

 

I told you it would happen Tuesday. :angel:

 

True, that.

[inkman]

IMO it's a little on the long side, but the AAV is decent.

 

That's what she said? :Unsure:

[Randall Flagg]

My memory fades (and I ain't going back through the thread), but weren't there those here who said it'd be a bridge deal (3-4) or a long-term deal (7-8), but never a deal for a term in between the two? 

 

 

True, that.

Well, this one did eat up a UFA year. We were desperate to avoid the 5 year deal. I'd prefer 7-8, but 6 is what these guys are getting, so.

[Samson's Flow]

Right in line with Jones and Reilly. It's a fair deal providing he improves his D. Otherwise Tyler Myers part 2.

Good comparables and in line with market, but I think it is more likely than not that...

 

I believe we will be very happy with this deal in a year or two.

...is true. Should be very friendly if he matures as expected.

Edited October 11, 2016 by Touched by Boyes

[That Aud Smell]

I say sign him to a 6 year 36million dollar deal. 

 

This may be the thread's first post. Not bad. Not bad at all.

 

I'd be good with 6 years at $5.5 per. 

 

But I think this one was may be just a bit better.

Edited October 11, 2016 by That Aud Smell

[LGR4GM]

IMO it's a little on the long side, but the AAV is decent.

 

Let's hope he keeps working to develop into a true first pairing defenseman. I, for one, expect him to be a plus player this season... if he's not I will be disappointed.

lol, we know about your 5 year love, but I think if I remember correctly you were close with the dollar amount?

[thewookie1]

I can tolerate 6 years at 5.4mil

 

Both sides win

[Drunkard]

My memory fades (and I ain't going back through the thread), but weren't there those here who said it'd be a bridge deal (3-4) or a long-term deal (7-8), but never a deal for a term in between the two? 

 

 

True, that.

 

I was definitely one of those people. I wasn't predicting it though, I was saying I'd prefer an 8 year deal or a bridge and didn't care for something in between. He'll now reach UFA status at 27. Still in his prime for a defenseman but old enough that his next long term deal at that point will likely include some overpayment towards the end of his career. With an 8 year deal we could've had him locked up for his entire 20's.

[Thorner]

Well, this one did eat up a UFA year. We were desperate to avoid the 5 year deal. I'd prefer 7-8, but 6 is what these guys are getting, so.

 

Right. I was under the impression we were paying for 2 UFA years, but it is indeed just the one. 

 

Still a good deal. 

[7+6=13]

I was definitely one of those people. I wasn't predicting it though, I was saying I'd prefer an 8 year deal or a bridge and didn't care for something in between. He'll now reach UFA status at 27. Still in his prime for a defenseman but old enough that his next long term deal at that point will likely include some overpayment towards the end of his career. With an 8 year deal we could've had him locked up for his entire 20's.

 

There's an obvious downside to 8 years so I just don't think GMTM would get involved in that.  I think it's likely he didn't even want to go 6 but compromised. 

[Taro T]

Would've preferred another year or 2, but at that price it'll work.

 

w/ Kulikov practicing today, the D looks light years further ahead than it did yesterday. Any word yet on if Bogosian is ready to go &/or Nelson & Guhle's fates?

[Thorner]

Would've preferred another year or 2, but at that price it'll work.

 

w/ Kulikov practicing today, the D looks light years further ahead than it did yesterday. Any word yet on if Bogosian is ready to go &/or Nelson & Guhle's fates?

 

Heard that Bogo is practicing. 

 

So we are just waiting on ROR and Okposo. 

[LGR4GM]

Bill Hoppe ‏@BillHoppeNHL  3h3 hours ago

Ryan O'Reilly and Kyle Okposo skated before practice today. Okposo almost sounds ahead of ROR, according to Dan Bylsma. ROR can't take FO.

 

Buffalo SabresVerified account ‏@BuffaloSabres  4h4 hours ago

Bogosian, Kulikov practiced with us today, good sign. Ryan O'Reilly & Kyle Okposo skated, but they're questionable to be ready for Thurs.

 

John VoglVerified account ‏@BuffNewsVogl  2h2 hours ago

Injuries could leave Sabres without Ryan O'Reilly, Kyle Okposo for season opener. Bogosian, Kulikov likely to play.

http://buffalonews.com/2016/10/11/sabres-start-season-without-oreilly-okposo/

[Taro T]

Heard that Bogo is practicing. 

 

So we are just waiting on ROR and Okposo.

 

Cool.

 

Stinks that 2/3 of the October #1 line will likely miss Les Habitants but can't see either injury lasting much (if any) beyond that.

[Brawndo]

Interview with Duffer

 

https://mobile.twitter.com/i/web/status/785936221771931652

[LGR4GM]

I like that Guhle's locker is next to Risto's. I feel like Risto could teach him a lot and I have high hopes for Guhle down the road. 

[TrueBlueGED]

Imagining TM with Ristos haircut and a moustache and its funny.

This mental image is beyond amazing.

 

Perfect contract. Now let's win some hockey games.

Tell them to get upstairs and clean the table before Dad gets home.

Applying an untrue stereotype rather than arguing on the merits is always the best approach.

Well, this one did eat up a UFA year. We were desperate to avoid the 5 year deal. I'd prefer 7-8, but 6 is what these guys are getting, so.

It buys 2 UFA years doesn't it?

 

Edit: Time to pony up Freeman! :nana:

Edited October 11, 2016 by TrueBlueGED

[LGR4GM]

Did it eat 2 or only 1 UFA year? I thought 2 years because of how the CBA is written... can anyone confirm when Risto would have been an UFA

[North Buffalo]

https://www.nhl.com/news/c-282561368NHL announcing deal too

[Thorner]

 

Bill Hoppe ‏@BillHoppeNHL  3h3 hours ago

Ryan O'Reilly and Kyle Okposo skated before practice today. Okposo almost sounds ahead of ROR, according to Dan Bylsma. ROR can't take FO.

 

Buffalo SabresVerified account ‏@BuffaloSabres  4h4 hours ago

Bogosian, Kulikov practiced with us today, good sign. Ryan O'Reilly & Kyle Okposo skated, but they're questionable to be ready for Thurs.

 

John VoglVerified account ‏@BuffNewsVogl  2h2 hours ago

Injuries could leave Sabres without Ryan O'Reilly, Kyle Okposo for season opener. Bogosian, Kulikov likely to play.

http://buffalonews.com/2016/10/11/sabres-start-season-without-oreilly-okposo/

 

 

Ya, the ROR and Okposo injuries just seem concerning to me. If ROR can't even bend over for a draw. 

 

This mental image is beyond amazing.

 

Perfect contract. Now let's win some hockey games.

Applying an untrue stereotype rather than arguing on the merits is always the best approach.

It buys 2 UFA years doesn't it?

 

Edit: Time to pony up Freeman! :nana:

 

Apparently only 1 year. At least according to Bobby Mac on Twitter.

Edited October 11, 2016 by Thorny

[3putt]

Did it eat 2 or only 1 UFA year? I thought 2 years because of how the CBA is written... can anyone confirm when Risto would have been an UFA

He only logged 34 games his first year so his elc kicked in but he did not accrue a service year towards Ufa, need 40.  So we bought one ufa year.  Good deal for all parties.