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Flyers Activate Rasmus Ristolainen

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen will take a second pass at putting a nagging hand injury behind him. The injury, sustained on October 3rd, originally held Ristolainen out of nine games.

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Flyers activate Rasmus Ristolainen off injured reserve

The Philadelphia Flyers are welcoming a veteran blueliner back into their lineup, and this time they’re hoping it’s for good. On Wednesday, the Flyers announced that they have activated defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen off of injured reserve.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 27

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / October 27

Flyers place Rasmus Ristolainen on IR, activate Cam York

Some roster shuffling on the blue line in the City of Brotherly Love. On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Flyers announced that the team has placed defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen on injured reserve, while fellow rearguard Cam York has been activated from IR.

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Flyers’ Rasmus Ristolainen Out Two Weeks

The Philadelphia Flyers have announced that defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen, who missed Monday’s practice, will sit out for the next two weeks to recover from an upper-body injury.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / October 26

Flyers’ Rasmus Ristolainen to miss two weeks with upper-body injury

As the Philadelphia Flyers try to recover from a rough start to their season, they’ll have to do so without a veteran blueliner for the next little while.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / October 24

Flyers activate Rasmus Ristolainen off injured reserve

It’s been a start of early struggles for the Philadelphia Flyers since the puck dropped on the 2026-27 NHL regular season, but they’re set to get a little

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 24

Flyers Activate Rasmus Ristolainen Off IR

It appears that the Flyers will get a boost to their back end this afternoon against Anaheim. Per the NHL’s media site, Philadelphia has activated Rasmus Ristolainen off injured reserve. To make room on the active roster, winger Garrett Wilson has been assigned to AHL Lehigh Valley.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Broad Street Buzz / October 24

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The Philadelphia Flyers had a rough start to the season, but after their past few games, it's hard to believe that anymore. After dropping their first nine straight games, the Flyers are currently on a three-game winning streak.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Broad Street Buzz / October 11

It's time to blame Danny Briere for the subpar start

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / October 3

Flyers’ Rasmus Ristolainen leaves game with undisclosed injury

A bad start to the Philadelphia Flyers‘ season might have gotten even worse. As they dropped their third-straight game to start the season with a 3-2 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, the Flyers also lost a key part of their lineup, as defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen left the game with an undisclosed injury.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / June 18

The Case for the Sharks Still Trading for Rasmus Ristolainen This Summer

The San Jose Sharks moved quickly on Wednesday. Within hours of the offseason opening, general manager Mike Grier sent the No. 20 overall pick to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for defenseman Michael Kesselring and the No.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 12

The Story Behind Ristolainen Not Being Traded by Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers surprised some at the trade deadline by keeping veteran defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen rather than moving him. GM Daniel Briere reportedly set a high asking price—a first-round pick plus a prospect—and while several teams inquired, no offer came in meeting the expected return.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Brotherly Bullies / March 2

Four Teams Who Could Land Flyers Rasmus Ristolainen

As the NHL trade deadline looms at weeks end, the Philadelphia Flyers have one of most valuable trade chips on the market. Rasmus Ristolainen is atop the list of top right shot defenseman available.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 28

Frontrunner Emerges in Ristolainen Trade, Canadiens Out

Trade buzz is intensifying around Rasmus Ristolainen as the NHL deadline rapidly approaches, with momentum reportedly building toward a deal involving the Philadelphia Flyers defenseman.

NHL News / Oilersnation / February 24

Why the Oilers should steer clear of Rasmus Ristolainen

The Edmonton Oilers’ addition of Paul Coffey back onto their coaching staff is a clear signal that they do not trust their blueline. It really is as simple as that.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / February 23

Dos & Don’ts for a Flyers’ Rumored Rasmus Ristolainen Trade

Entering the Olympic break, the Philadelphia Flyers were expected to be relatively quiet at the trade deadline. But with Rasmus Ristolainen putting on a show for Team Finland, some real chatter has begun.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Field Level Media / April 24, 2025

Flyers D Rasmus Ristolainen (triceps) out 6 months

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen will be out at least six months following surgery for a ruptured right triceps tendon, the team announced Thursday.

NHL News / Hockey Patrol / March 7, 2025

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NHL News / Hockey Patrol / January 22, 2025

Toronto Maple Leafs identified as fit for big right-hand defenseman

The Toronto Maple Leafs need some help on their blueline to make things stronger and have recently been linked to defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen in trade talks.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Philly Hockey Now / January 21, 2025

Flyers’ Point Streak Extends to 6 Games, Ristolainen Nets the Game-Winner

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.- The Philadelphia Flyers extended their point streak to six games as they took down the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 in overtime Tuesday night.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Philly Hockey Now / November 15, 2024

NHL Insider Foreshadows Potential Rasmus Ristolainen Trade

When there’s smoke, there’s fire. And there’s certainly smoke around Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen, who is off to a great start in the 2024-25 season and apparently generating some early NHL trade buzz.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Philly Hockey Now / November 5, 2024

Report: Flyers Could Demand Top Draft Pick in Rasmus Ristolainen Trade

At the age of 30, Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen is not going to be a part of the organization’s long-term plans on the ice. After suffering

Philadelphia Flyers News / Philly Hockey Now / April 6, 2024

Flyers Miss Rasmus Ristolainen More Than Everybody Thinks

Imagine reading this headline in the summer during training camp. It’s no secret that the Philadelphia Flyers have struggled since mid-February. A lot of the chatter, deservedly, points to the Flyers trading Sean Walker as the reason for their defensive decline, but that only tells half the story.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 14, 2024

Flyers defenseman sidelined by injury ahead of trade deadline

Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen will be out a minimum of two-to-three weeks before undergoing a procedure to address a minor upper-body injury, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports Wednesday.

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