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SuperMatt18 · 08-26-2020, 09:58 PM

If we are trading for a dman from Buffalo I’d rather it’s Ristolainen than Montour.

Both have poor advanced stats but at least Ristolainen:

- Plays tougher top pairing minutes
- Plays physical (top 10 in the league in hits)
- Would be a Finn to pair with Valimaki

Montour actually has worse advanced stats, and played more sheltered minutes, and doesn’t bring an element our d-core doesn’t have.

One thing with d-men is slotting means a lot and I think Ristolainen in a second or third pairing role suddenly looks a lot better than when he’s on a top pairing being forced into tough matchups.

I do have a feeling we could see a deal with Buffalo that’s centered around their 8th overall pick, prospect, and one of Montour/Ristolainen. If that happens though I hope it’s Ristolainen.

08-26-2020, 09:58 PM	#3716
SuperMatt18 Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Calgary, AB Exp:	If we are trading for a dman from Buffalo I’d rather it’s Ristolainen than Montour. Both have poor advanced stats but at least Ristolainen: - Plays tougher top pairing minutes - Plays physical (top 10 in the league in hits) - Would be a Finn to pair with Valimaki Montour actually has worse advanced stats, and played more sheltered minutes, and doesn’t bring an element our d-core doesn’t have. One thing with d-men is slotting means a lot and I think Ristolainen in a second or third pairing role suddenly looks a lot better than when he’s on a top pairing being forced into tough matchups. I do have a feeling we could see a deal with Buffalo that’s centered around their 8th overall pick, prospect, and one of Montour/Ristolainen. If that happens though I hope it’s Ristolainen. Last edited by SuperMatt18; 08-26-2020 at 10:05 PM.