Quoting: Mangler
I would do for Columbus 1st not Toronto
I actually think the Sabres are giving up to much in this deal.... I know I am in the minority with this belief but I think Tage Thompson is more valuable than a filler in a deal. I am not keen on any goalie included in any deal so I also have a belief that you address your goalie needs in FA or when a team is forced to include one of theirs to protect in expansion.
Since I offered an opinion as to my saying no I will provide my rationale:
1. Samson IMO is worth a Top Prospect and Top Draft Pick.... or a Premium Prospect (Texier would qualify so a straight up 1 for 1 I would say yes.... I know Cbus fan will be all over me about how Texier will be the next coming.... Samson is horrible at this and that);
2. Ristolanien is a solid 2nd pair Dman that can QB your power play and put the biscuit in the basket and offer physicality..... Basically the same as Domi as far as agitator and physical play but at a more desirous position and QB PP talent so I rate Risto > Domi;
3. Tage for the goalie and Toronto 1st 2021 again I can get my goalie through FA so my opinion is Tage is worth more than a late round First;
I appreciate you making me think about this one!!!!!
This will not be received very well but if I was GM Adams the deal I would be willing to make is:
Samson
Risto
for
Texier
Domi
Toronto's 1st Round Pick in 2021