Phillygrump Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Of all he mock drafts I have seen a ton of them have Ristolainen as the mos common pick for the Flyers. What does everyone think of this possibility? How would he fit in? Right away or need time to progress? What is his ceiling?Any amateur scouts out there want to weigh in? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmdodgesrt4 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 He's nhl ready now. Solid pick for anybody. I'd be happy with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toughfighter83 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 he's over 200 pounds i wouldnt see why he isnt nhl ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter puck Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 I would think he would need some time to adjust to the North American style of play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmdodgesrt4 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Can't put him in the a. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Can't put him in the a.So bring him to camp and let him earn a spot...looking at this defense he would have to stand out to not get a couple more years too season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 he's over 200 pounds i wouldnt see why he isnt nhl ready. But is he 6'1"? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toughfighter83 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 But is he 6'1"?so? actually i think having too many big players was the reason this defense was slow, plus the reason they were so many odd man rushes because they cant skate fast enough to get back, if you look at the bruins and blackhawks they dont have players over 6-2 on every pairing, they have a big player and small player, the flyers just have big players on every pairing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarsippius Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 But is he 6'1"?Come on fc, that only counts for goalies,haven't you been paying attention? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hf101 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 so? actually i think having too many big players was the reason this defense was slow, plus the reason they were so many odd man rushes because they cant skate fast enough to get back, if you look at the bruins and blackhawks they dont have players over 6-2 on every pairing, they have a big player and small player, the flyers just have big players on every pairing.?? Timonen is only 5'10 and that is generous. Gus is 5'10" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillygrump Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 so? actually i think having too many big players was the reason this defense was slow, plus the reason they were so many odd man rushes because they cant skate fast enough to get back, if you look at the bruins and blackhawks they dont have players over 6-2 on every pairing, they have a big player and small player, the flyers just have big players on every pairing.Flyercanuck was being facetious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toughfighter83 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 ?? Timonen is only 5'10 and that is generous. Gus is 5'10"forgot about timms, but im talking about when the season started besides timms the whole d core was big, 6-2, 6-2,6-3,6-5 6-5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doom88 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 ?? Timonen is only 5'10 and that is generous. Gus is 5'10"And Coburn is a fantastic skating defender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 (edited) TF... Are you serious? Where do you come up with this stuff? Anyway... Risto is the pick IMO... I think he is the second best dman in the draft and the more I see I like him better than Nurse. Big, tough as nails, skates well and can move the puck... His offense is underrated as well. At 11th I want Risto... He is the only other dman after jones that might be ready to play in the nhl his first year... Huge fan of this kid. TF... Seriously? At least make it hard for us to rip you... Edited June 22, 2013 by murraycraven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 · Hidden by hf101, June 22, 2013 - not to topic Hidden by hf101, June 22, 2013 - not to topic When are the moderators going g to realize that TF is Kuato and only here to stir up the masses... No one is this ridiculous... Link to comment
murraycraven Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 (edited) Flyercanuck was being facetious.Don't use big words... Edited June 22, 2013 by hf101 removed content Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bags2 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Size should not be the only measuring stick to determine if someone is NHL ready.As far as I'm concerned Ristolanen should play one more year in Finlad before coming to the NHL. I personally think he's a top ten player in this draft class and I see him as being a high reward low risk type guy. I think he has the potential to be a career 1st pairing defenseman, but even if he doesn't pan out with his size, physicality, and sense of the game I see him being an everyday player worst case scenario. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 bags... I agree but I think the kid is near nhl ready... Maybe one or two years away but the kid is going to be a very good player. Great assessment man... Agree on all counts... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 TF... Are you serious? Where do you come up with this stuff?Anyway... Risto is the pick IMO... I think he is the second best dman in the draft and the more I see I like him better than Nurse. Big, tough as nails, skates well and can move the puck... His offense is underrated as well. At 11th I want Risto... He is the only other dman after jones that might be ready to play in the nhl his first year... Huge fan of this kid.TF... Seriously? At least make it hard for us to rip you...put him on ignore...bingo..problem solved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bags2 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 bags... I agree but I think the kid is near nhl ready... Maybe one or two years away but the kid is going to be a very good player. Great assessment man... Agree on all counts...I think he could play in the NHL right away, but I think one more year in Finland would be good for him. But if he comes into the NHL right away and makes an impact, I can't say I' be too surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Agreed bags.. Pilldoc... It is like watching a train wreck and I can't stop watching. I feel bad about it honestly but it is too hard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hf101 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 @murraycravenCheck back to post #12. The mistake was explained. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hf101 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 forgot about timms, but im talking about when the season started besides timms the whole d core was big, 6-2, 6-2,6-3,6-5 6-5ok. Your earlier statement is true for Chicago but the Boston D isn't lacking for size. I think though the point you are missing is that players like Coburn and (Meszaros---who wasn't able to start the season) skate well for bigger guys. The main problem for the team was the third pairing where Foster and Gervais were horrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I'm realy intrigued by Risto's combo of physicality and offensive prowess...would be more than happy to see him in the O&B. Really nice skater also, I think Nurse is tougher, but they seem to have similar skill sets, which is a big compliment to Risto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 And Coburn is a fantastic skating defender. Was gonna say the same thing.....beat me to it..ha ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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