Rasmus Ristolainen traded to Philadelphia for LHD Hagg, 2021 1st (14), and a 2023 2nd

[Weave]

  On 7/23/2021 at 6:26 PM, LGR4GM said:

Lol anyone mad about us getting a 1st for Ristolainen, a player who was never going to sign here, is just hilarious to me. 

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Who’s mad, bro?

[Thorner]

  On 7/23/2021 at 6:29 PM, Weave said:

Who’s mad, bro?

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By far the most lopsided twitter reaction I've ever seen to a deal. 

So, only flyers fans 

Edited July 23, 2021 by Thorny

[pi2000]

  On 7/23/2021 at 6:27 PM, Curt said:

Changes nothing.  There was a 95% chance that Risto was gone before Power was in the NHL even if he wasn’t traded at all.

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Just glad Risto won't be there to rui... I mean, mentor him.

[LGR4GM]

  On 7/23/2021 at 6:29 PM, Thorny said:

By far the most lopsided twitter reaction I've ever seen to a deal. 

So, only flyers fans 

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Yup, flyers fans

[WildCard]

Someone find that tweet where Risto was 68/68 eligible defensemen in every single category 

[PromoTheRobot]

  On 7/23/2021 at 6:01 PM, Gatorman0519 said:

The 13th pick! If true this is a great trade. 

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"Risto has no value."

[Sabres Fan in NS]

  On 7/23/2021 at 6:02 PM, WildCard said:

Getting the #13 overall for Risto would be incredible, let alone another 2nd. Shows that Risto does indeed have value, and protecting him over Will Borgen was the right move. All of you that freaked out over that, look at what we just got for Risto.

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I am one of those that freaked out and am man enough to admit that I was wrong.

That said, my freaked outness was tempered by the ... *there must be a big trade for Risto in the works ... there has to be, or Angry NS will show up soon*

Yous all can ralax ... Angry NS is back in the can ... I am happy NS today.

[PerreaultForever]

That's a really good trade. I can see why Philly did it, but unless we screw up those picks badly it's good and it's more than I expected.

Hagg started his career decently, showed promise, but he sucks now. Makes tons of mistakes. I am guessing they see him as a placeholder for one season if Power goes back to Uni, which he should. 

Personally that 14th (13th if you prefer) pick is a perfect spot to steal L'Heureux ahead of the better teams that will take him around 20ish but I doubt we do that. Otherwise Cossa or Wallestadt should not be passed on if either is still available. 

and 2023 does look like a good draft . 

[Drag0nDan]

  On 7/23/2021 at 6:01 PM, mjd1001 said:

Know very little about him, but from what I have seen..

-Good penalty killer

-Bad numbers (analytics)

-Good to have as the 7th defenseman, servicable as a #5-#6 guy, but don't expect anything more.

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Can't be worse than irwin right?

[Curt]

  On 7/23/2021 at 6:23 PM, The Jokeman said:

Na, we're going to take RHD Corson Ceulemans at #14 cuz of the Granato connection.

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What’s the Granato connection?

[Hoss]

  On 7/23/2021 at 6:27 PM, LGR4GM said:

We only think 14th overall is a lottery ticket because we've drafted like crap for a decade. Risto was 1 year from UFA. What a haul by our GM

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This is a great deal, I’m not saying otherwise. It’s a lottery ticket, though.

13th overalls from 2004-2013:

Drew Stafford, Marek Zagrapan, Jiri Tlusty, Lars Eller, Colton Teubert, Zack Kassian, Brandon Gormley, Sven Bartschi, Radek Faksa, Josh Morrissey.

That is a terrible list.

[Marvin]

  On 7/23/2021 at 6:30 PM, PromoTheRobot said:

"Risto has no value."

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I'll admit it -- I was completely wrong about Ristolainen's value.

[Buffalonill]

I'm still in shock 

Edited July 23, 2021 by Buffalonill

[sabills]

  On 7/23/2021 at 6:30 PM, WildCard said:

Someone find that tweet where Risto was 68/68 eligible defensemen in every single category 

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Literally just saw it haha:
 

 

 

Edited July 23, 2021 by sabills

[LTS]

Wonder who ends up with the #14 overall pick tonight.  I wouldn't be surprised if that's used in another trade so a team giving up a top 10 doesn't fall too far.

Just saying... 🙂

And that's fine.. because.. well even if it's not.. that's a great return for Risto.  And the Flyers fans can look forward to Ovechkin/Risto more often now!

[Drag0nDan]

  On 7/23/2021 at 6:32 PM, Hoss said:

This is a great deal, I’m not saying otherwise. It’s a lottery ticket, though.

13th overalls from 2004-2013:

Drew Stafford, Marek Zagrapan, Jiri Tlusty, Lars Eller, Colton Teubert, Zack Kassian, Brandon Gormley, Sven Bartschi, Radek Faksa, Josh Morrissey.

That is a terrible list.

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Yeah - but several were made by buffalo so...

[Eleven]

meh

[The Jokeman]

  On 7/23/2021 at 6:32 PM, Curt said:

What’s the Granato connection?

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His brother coaching him at Wisconsin.

[FogBat]

  On 7/23/2021 at 6:11 PM, thewookie1 said:

Well, he's a cheap flyer..... or I guess Sabre now

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  On 7/23/2021 at 6:12 PM, Hoss said:

Well played

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JetBlue

[WildCard]

  On 7/23/2021 at 6:32 PM, sabills said:

Literally just saw it haha:
 

 

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I mean, that is simply amazing. Can we archive posts? I need that saved.

[Thorner]

  On 7/23/2021 at 6:32 PM, Hoss said:

This is a great deal, I’m not saying otherwise. It’s a lottery ticket, though.

13th overalls from 2004-2013:

Drew Stafford, Marek Zagrapan, Jiri Tlusty, Lars Eller, Colton Teubert, Zack Kassian, Brandon Gormley, Sven Bartschi, Radek Faksa, Josh Morrissey.

That is a terrible list.

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But 14 overall's on the other hand...

Can land you a Zemgus Girgensons

[Weave]

  On 7/23/2021 at 6:32 PM, Hoss said:

This is a great deal, I’m not saying otherwise. It’s a lottery ticket, though.

13th overalls from 2004-2013:

Drew Stafford, Marek Zagrapan, Jiri Tlusty, Lars Eller, Colton Teubert, Zack Kassian, Brandon Gormley, Sven Bartschi, Radek Faksa, Josh Morrissey.

That is a terrible list.

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Yeah, the stats are pretty clear.  Bottom half of the lineup and lower is about the expectation.

[DarthEbriate]

  On 7/23/2021 at 6:20 PM, Crusader1969 said:

either but that has to be the pick, i think

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Wallstedt won't make it to 13th (14th) I don't believe. Cossa... will make a fine addition to my collection.

[thewookie1]

  On 7/23/2021 at 6:33 PM, Drag0nDan said:

Yeah - but several were made by buffalo so...

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What about 14th OA, which is it's official title.

[WildCard]

  On 7/23/2021 at 6:33 PM, Eleven said:

meh

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Oh come on Eleven, don't be a debbie downer