DET says no to RistLOLainen

Not bad! I would have MoJo as second line center - he’s great at setting up shots - love to see him setup VO! Move CM to 3rd line with CS and ERod. Statistically CM is at his best with them. JL as your 4th line center.

What are the rumors?

McCabe & Risto doesn't get you that much closer to Mantha than Risto did by himself. Mantha is staying in Detroit.

I agree with this assessment..... Ralph can not continue the mistake that was made when Berglund quit forcing Casey to #2C..... allow the KID to get his mojo back by making him your 3C for the season..... I like Sheary on that 3 line though a bit apprehensive with Vesey's Defensive short comings.

In relation to the Detroit trade I just do not see it happening as the teams are basically in the same boat. Detroit is not going to trade one of the foundational elements for Risto.

I think the better fit team wise to trade with if you are willing to package Risto & McCabe would be:

1. Winnipeg - with Roslovic, Perreault & Comrie in return

2. Winnipeg - Ehlers & Perrealult

3. Edmonton - Ryan Nugent Hopkins & Puljujarvi.... The Sabres would have to add for this to work

4. Edmonton - RNH plus ?????

RNH for Risto straight up, Sabres add a low pick if needed