If the right trade offer comes along, will the Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets and Philadelphia Flyers part with Rantanen, Provorov and Ristolainen?

For Philadelphia Flyers GM Danny Briere, the question of Rasmus Ristolainen's future with the organization has become a focal point of speculation. However, in recent comments, Briere made it clear that while inquiries have been made,

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.

As a result, there might as well have been a turnstile to and from the head coach’s office. Approximately every two years Ristolainen had a new boss, from Ted Nolan to Dan Bylsma to Phil Housley to Ralph Krueger to Don Granato.

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen has been a target of criticism for the team this season, but head coach John Tortorella firmly defended him when speaking to the media.

The deal sent first- and second-round picks, along with defenseman Robert Hagg, to Buffalo. Less than a year later, Ristolainen agreed to a five-year contract extension worth an average of $5.1 million annually. He is set to become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2027.

Rasmus Ristolainen taps in the game-winner to extend the Flyers’ point streak to a season-high six (5-0-1) games.

Joel Farabee’s goal at 5:21 of the second period was the only scoring through two periods. He fired in a backhand shot from the slot as the Red Wings were scrambling in their zone. The Flyers had the game’s only power play and didn’t convert.

Is Rasmus Ristolainen a trade candidate for the Philadelphia Flyers? Our NHL insider breaks down why the Flyers might be hesitant to move the veteran defenseman.

Rasmus Ristolainen scored in overtime and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Tuesday night.

And so, a door long closed in the hockey world opens once again. The game’s best players will have the opportunity to don the jerseys of their home nations and measure themselves against their peers at the 4 Nations Face-Off this February.