Quoting: Chapee44
He's said they are preparing to have two top 10 picks as well as trading Risto. The Eichel and Reinhart trade possibilities would be the other top 10 pick. He hasn't linked tge Risto trade and the pick.
"The sabres are preparing for two top-10 picks. The Devils are interested in Risto and have the picks to get him"
He says nothing about Eichel and Reinhart.
But then says, NJD have "glaring need at RHD with Connor Carrick a UFA" (Carrick was way, way down our depth chart this year).
So it read to me as Sabres may get #4 overall pick from Devils, who need to replace an AHL'er. Which is bonkers.
Quoting: Hockey_Hell
I disagree, Ghost still has 2 more years on his deal. Risto has just the one and I think has more value, teams still think they can work with his physical tools. Definitely not anything substantial but I bet he fetches a couple picks.
I can understand you view, but he is literally the opposite of what Devils GM has been saying they need: player with term, defensive d-man, high defensive-zone breakout rate, won't cost future assets.