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What season did teams not want top 6 centers and top 4 dmen?
Ristolainen is a 30 year old $5m/yr. 3RD. He's played his best in Philly because he's played the least of his career. When less is more, demand will be non-existent at full cap hit.

What season did teams not want top 6 centers and top 4 dmen?
Ristolainen is a 30 year old $5m/yr. 3RD. He's played his best in Philly because he's played the least of his career. When less is more, demand will be non-existent at full cap hit.
- jfkst1

His play had improved from Buffalo playing less but the last two games where Ristolainen has played 20 and 25 mins in a top pair role due to injury and has played well. It is a really small sample size so any team making a trade for him because of 2 games would be extremely shortsided. Now if he continues this level of play for 2-4 weeks with York out then maybe a trade could be likely. Just hope Briere and Co dont fall in love with him if he does.

Why on earth would Carolina be looking for yet another defenseman when they already have far too many?

His play had improved from Buffalo playing less but the last two games where Ristolainen has played 20 and 25 mins in a top pair role due to injury and has played well. It is a really small sample size so any team making a trade for him because of 2 games would be extremely shortsided. Now if he continues this level of play for 2-4 weeks with York out then maybe a trade could be likely. Just hope Briere and Co dont fall in love with him if he does.
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

His play hasn't improved from Buffalo. Ristolainen went from being a top pairing defenseman in minutes played that at least could put up some points to a 3rd pair defenseman in limited minutes. With the offense basically drying up. He's been put in a lesser role with lower minutes just to be serviceable at best. He played really well in the Minny game but was again mediocre last night. As far as not running around anymore. The Flyers play a low zone collapse versus a man to man situation. It's equivalent to putting a dog on a leash and then claiming that you trained him not to run away. Put him back on a team with the different system and the same issues will come back.

I have a gently used Timothy Lillegren, I've been hearing he is an up and comer for several years now. Bidding is now open.

What season did teams not want top 6 centers and top 4 dmen?
Ristolainen is a 30 year old $5m/yr. 3RD. He's played his best in Philly because he's played the least of his career. When less is more, demand will be non-existent at full cap hit.
- jfkst1

He said depth centers. Not top 6 centers. Some years everyone feels good about center depth but right now it's a big problem. These things go in waves. Seems like Shesterkin and Marner/Nylander are the top targets but after that probably lots of depth centre's and top 4 d-men.

Why on earth would Carolina be looking for yet another defenseman when they already have far too many?
- BINGO!

Carolina has...

Slavin
Burns
Orlov
Gostisbehere
Chatfield
Walker

They obviously want to upgrade and send one of these guys to the press box. Hard to make a trade when 5 of them have NTCs and the 6th is Orlov making $7.8M which is effectively an NTC. Giordano is looking for work. So is Shattenkirk.

Carolina has...

Slavin
Burns
Orlov
Gostisbehere
Chatfield
Walker

They obviously want to upgrade and send one of these guys to the press box. Hard to make a trade when 5 of them have NTCs and the 6th is Orlov making $7.8M which is effectively an NTC. Giordano is looking for work. So is Shattenkirk.
- HockeyBuzzed

They also have rookie Scott Morrow, Ty Smith, Riley Stillman and Joakim Ryan who all have NHL experience. The D corps has played exceptionally well to start the year and the team has very little cap space.

Just say you don't watch them and have no idea what you're talking about. It's okay.

I don't know if the Ducks are really tring trade any players right now. It would just cause chaos. And right now Ducks Coach's need stability with the roster so they can make something happen.

NJ needs a blogger more than a center

Yes, everyone is looking for C and/or D. Accurate.

I need a new C for my D

Gimme that D, daddy

And this is why if you don't DRAFT your #1 C and #1 D you will be behind the 8 ball as a team in perpetuity.

The Flyers have played the same d system for a couple of years now. Risto used to run around hitting people in that same system and now does not. Shaw is an outstanding assistance coach and has done a nice job with a few of their dmen including Riso.

I would agree that in the regular season he is a 3rd pair dman on a good team. in the playoffs he probably creeps up to a number 4dman.

And this is why if you don't DRAFT your #1 C and #1 D you will be behind the 8 ball as a team in perpetuity.
- MBFlyerfan

His post says - depth center we all agree you need to draft high for a number 1. Of course you have to draft the right one (see Patrick).

They also have rookie Scott Morrow, Ty Smith, Riley Stillman and Joakim Ryan who all have NHL experience. The D corps has played exceptionally well to start the year and the team has very little cap space.

Just say you don't watch them and have no idea what you're talking about. It's okay.
- BINGO!

Well, it says lots of teams are looking for top 4 d-men including Carolina. Just because they have 6 solid guys, more depth after that, and no cap space...they obviously are looking to upgrade after 10 games. Provolone is the top target. Although I wonder why Carolina didn't address this in the summer when they signed Ghost, Walker, and Chatfield to new contracts?

The Flyers have played the same d system for a couple of years now. Risto used to run around hitting people in that same system and now does not. Shaw is an outstanding assistance coach and has done a nice job with a few of their dmen including Riso.

I would agree that in the regular season he is a 3rd pair dman on a good team. in the playoffs he probably creeps up to a number 4dman.
- 26912 PP

Ristolaionen on any playoff team is no where near the level of a number 4 defenseman. If what you're saying is true, the Flyers should have no trouble trading him for a solid return without retaining salary. The Flyers coaching staff as a whole, is mediocre

well lets see the Leaf's have:
Timmy lilly & David Kamp oh and why not Robertson taking offers

Cam to anyone who wants him - 30% retained…

Why are people suggesting Lillegren and Cam Fowler? Ek said teams want TOP 4 d-men! Examples cited were Ristolainen and Provolov. This is the caliber you have to be thinking of. Top 4 guys!

Why are people suggesting Lillegren and Cam Fowler? Ek said teams want TOP 4 d-men! Examples cited were Ristolainen and Provolov. This is the caliber you have to be thinking of. Top 4 guys!
- HockeyBuzzed

Ristolainen is a mediocre player and not a top 4 anymore in my opinion.

Ristolainen is a mediocre player and not a top 4 anymore in my opinion.
- MJL

If you smelllllll what the Rock is cooking!!!

Eklund: EVERYONE wants a Center or a Dman. New Vintage Jersey Coming Up...
- Eklund

I’m more of the C. I’m not a D kinda guy…not that there’s anything wrong with it.