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Originally Posted by SeanCharles
I think I’d rather have Rittich and Ryan than Risto.
Rittich is a borderline starter and we can use a legit tandem for once. Compressed schedule and everything especially.
Why do we need? We have good depth on defence IMO.
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I dont have anything against rittich or roy. But if you can't add a rhd of value via free agency but you can add a backup goalie that way for free, it might make sense to make this kind of swap to address the need if you think there is one. Sign jimmy Howard or Craig Anderson to play backup at close to minimum on a 1 year deal and pick up a cheap depth forward to replace roy, or even give someone like gawdin a chance.
Thats all assuming they really need a rhd, and I tend to agree with you that it's actually not crucial. But I do think kylington on his off side is nowhere near as good as ristolainen if risto doesn't have to play the hard minutes he did in Buffalo against top lines. And I think rittich and roy are pretty much overpaid replacement level players.
Not a crucial need though for sure. And the sabres probably want an actual return to move ristolainen despite his wage and contract status, which no one will pay.