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.

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.

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.

The breakneck pace of the NHL season has left little downtime and no time to breathe, especially in the jumbled and mushy middle of the Eastern Conference.

The Flyers not long ago wondered if Egor Zamula needed a stint in the AHL. But the defenseman has steadied himself up here and wants to keep it going.

Looking to build upon their six-game point streak, John Tortorella's Philadelphia Flyers (22-20-6) begin an Empire State back-to-back on Thursday against Peter Laviolette's New York Rangers (23-20-4).