Sources: half a dozen teams interested in Flyers’ Rasmus Ristolainen
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Key Points:
- Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen has garnered increased trade interest following his strong performance with Finland at the 2026 Winter Olympics, with five or six NHL teams inquiring over the past two weeks.
- The Flyers are seeking a return similar to past trades involving defensemen Brandon Carlo and Ben Chiarot, and are willing to retain salary to facilitate a deal; Ristolainen has one year remaining on his $5.1 million contract.
- Potential suitors include the Boston Bruins, Edmonton Oilers, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, and Tampa Bay Lightning, though no serious offers have materialized yet, partly due to salary cap considerations and roster needs.
- The Calgary Flames' MacKenzie Weegar, who has a no
