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.

VOORHEES, N.J. — In his press conference Tuesday, Danny Briere extolled Rasmus Ristolainen when the Flyers’ general manager was asked about the defenseman’s status a month and a half out from the trade deadline. Briere highlighted the value of Ristolainen’s role and went as far as to say he wasn’t shopping the 30-year-old blueliner.

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.

John Tortorella knows veteran rearguard Rasmus Ristolainen can be a lightning rod for criticism, and the Philadelphia Flyers coach isn't having it."You (media) guys are gonna hate him," he said Monday.

Ristolainen was the OT hero after a move and a loose puck just trickled by Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon on a rush and a deke lost by Owen Tippett in the blue paint. They've had their ups, and definitely their downs, but for right now, the Flyers are hanging in there.

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

Off. A team source for Sweden recently confirmed to The Inquirer that Sam Ersson is next in the pecking order if any of the nation’s three selected goalies cannot participate due to injury. And things are not looking good for Tre Kronor.

The Flyers were forced to play a vigorous game Thursday night at Madison Square Garden and it resulted in a 6-1 loss to the Rangers.

The Philadelphia Flyers will visit the New York Rangers in a game that begins at 7 p.m. ET, which if you have cut the cable you can watch on ESPN+ (plans start at $11.99). Both teams have been playing well.