Rasmus Ristolainen - NHL News & Rumors

Unavailable Thursday Ristolainen (upper body) will remain out Thursday versus Pittsburgh, per Flyers Director of Broadcasting Brian Smith.

Impact Ristolainen also missed Wednesday's 5-2 loss to Buffalo. He has three assists in 13 outings in 2025-26. Noah Juulsen is projected to stay in the lineup, but Juulsen might be a healthy scratch once Ristolainen is ready to play.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Wednesday Ristolainen (upper body) will not play Wednesday versus the Sabres.

Impact Ristolainen is considered day-to-day but will be out for the first half of a back-to-back. The 31-year-old defenseman should be considered questionable at best for Thursday's game in Pittsburgh. Noah Juulsen will stay in the lineup with Ristolainen's absence, while Jamie Drysdale (upper body) will check into a top-four role.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Flyers' Rasmus Ristolainen named to Finland's Olympic team Rasmus Ristolainen found out on Friday that he’s going to be playing in his first Olympics next month.

JANUARY 2 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Earns first point Ristolainen notched an assist in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact The helper on Carl Grundstrom's empty-netter was Ristolainen's first point in five games since he made his season debut following his recovery from triceps surgery. The 31-year-old Ristolainen is filling a bottom-four role so far, and he's added a plus-1 rating, seven shots on net, eight hits and eight blocked shots. Fantasy managers don't need to roster him unless he gets hot on offense, though he could help in the physical categories in deeper formats.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

12/17 Media Availability: Rasmus Ristolainen | Philadelphia Flyers Hear from Rasmus Ristolainen following today's practice in Buffalo, NY.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • NHL.COM

12/16 PHI @ CAR Postgame: Rasmus Ristolainen

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Making season debut in Montreal Ristolainen (triceps) will make his 2025-26 debut Tuesday in Montreal, per Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports.

Impact Ristolainen will likely be eased into action following a long layoff after undergoing surgery in March for a second triceps tendon rupture. The right-shot defenseman will likely skate on the No. 3 pairing next to Nick Seeler on Tuesday, with Noah Juulsen coming out of the lineup due to Ristolainen's return. The 31-year-old accounted for four goals, 19 points, 100 shots on net, 97 hits, 94 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 63 appearances in 2024-25.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heading out on road trip Ristolainen (triceps) will join the Flyers on their upcoming four-game road trip and is close to returning to action, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports Saturday.

Impact Ristolainen will sit out Saturday's home game against the Hurricanes and will accompany the team when they are in Carolina on Sunday. Ristolainen has yet to play this season after undergoing surgery in late March on his second triceps tendon rupture.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing Saturday Ristolainen (triceps) is in a non-contact jersey at practice Saturday, according to Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports.

Impact Ristolainen is participating in his first full practice of the season as he has yet to play a game. The 31-year-old is expected to play his first game of the season by the end of the month and will likely be a top-four defenseman upon his return.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Needs at least one more week Ristolainen (triceps) will miss at least another week, according to Kevin Kurz of The Athletic on Wednesday.

Impact Head coach Rick Tocchet did also add that Ristolainen should be back within a month, so while that's the timetable with quite the range, it's at least something. Ristolainen hasn't played yet this season due to the injury. The 31-year-old will likely serve in a top-four capacity once he's healthy, and his return would make it harder for Noah Juulsen to feature in the lineup with any regularity.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Flyers Offer Injury Updates for Bonk and Ristolainen - Flyers Nation Philadelphia Flyers GM Daniel Brière provided an official update on injured defensemen Rasmus Ristolainen and Oliver Bonk on Monday. Flyers...

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • FLYERSNATION.COM

Still 4-6 week from returning Ristolainen (triceps) remains 4-6 weeks from returning to the lineup, Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports reports Monday.

Impact Ristolainen's timeline likely means he will get back into the lineup in early December. The 31-year-old blueliner has already missed eight games to start the year. Noah Juulsen and Adam Ginning figure to continue seeing plenty of work on the third pairing while Ristolainen is on the shelf.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scheduled for IR stint Ristolainen (triceps) landed on injured reserve Monday, according to PuckPedia.

Impact Ristolainen was inevitably going to be placed on injured reserve due to his long-term triceps injury, and that move has come on the eve of the 2025-26 NHL regular season. The veteran blueliner will likely not suit up for the Flyers until sometime in November. Ristolainen fell just shy of the 20-point mark last year, recording four goals and 15 helpers over 63 appearances.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Flyers' Rasmus Ristolainen to Miss Beginning of 2025-26 Season - Flyers Nation Philadelphia Flyers general manager Daniel Brière has confirmed that defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen is expected to miss the start of the 2025...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • FLYERSNATION.COM

Injured Flyers Defenseman Progressing, Not Close to Returning Yet Injured Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen is making positive progress in his recovery from a season-ending injury, but a ret...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Still working way back from injury Ristolainen (right triceps tendon) is working his way back to full strength and will aim to join the team sometime during the first 1-2 months of the 2025-26 season, Charlie O'Conn...

Impact Ristolainen underwent surgery in late March for a second triceps tendon rupture. Considering the Flyers are unlikely to be contenders this season, they have no reason to rush the 30-year-old defenseman back into game action. While Ristolainen continues his recovery, Emil Andrae will likely receive consistent playing time on the third pairing to start the year.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes skating Ristolainen (right triceps tendon) was on ice Thursday in a non-contact jersey, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Ristolainen underwent surgery on March 26 and the timetable for recovery at that time was at least six months. If he is on schedule, Ristolainen could be back for the start of the regular season, though the Flyers won't rush the process. Ristolainen had four goals, 15 assists, 97 hits and 94 blocked shots across 63 regular-season games with the Flyers in 2024-25.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Flyers Rejected Big Maple Leafs Trade for Rasmus Ristolainen According to a new report, the Philadelphia Flyers received a massive trade offer from the Toronto Maple Leafs for veteran defenseman Rasmus...

MAY 24, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Deadspin | Flyers D Rasmus Ristolainen (triceps) out 6 months Deadspin | Flyers D Rasmus Ristolainen (triceps) out 6 months

APRIL 24, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen to miss training camp after right triceps surgery Ristolainen, who also underwent right triceps surgery last season, is expected to be out six months.

APRIL 24, 2025 • INQUIRER.COM

Out six months Ristolainen will miss six months after undergoing successful right triceps tendon surgery March 26.

Impact The Flyers stated Thursday that Ristolainen is slated to miss training camp, but he is expected to make a full recovery. The defenseman missed the final 16 games of the regular season, finishing with four goals, 15 assists, 97 hits and 94 blocked shots across 63 regular-season appearances.

APRIL 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

May miss start of 2025-26 Ristolainen could miss the beginning of the 2025-26 season after undergoing surgery on his triceps, according to Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia on Saturday.

Impact Ristolainen missed the final 16 games of the 2024-25 regular season. He also dealt with the same injury in 2023-24 while making only 31 appearances. Ristolainen had four goals, 19 points, 100 shots on net, 94 blocked shots and 97 hits in 63 outings during the 2024-25 campaign.

APRIL 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-Sabres Defender Expected To Be Done For The Season While speaking to reporters, including NBC Sports Philadelphia's Jordan Hall, Philadelphia Flyers interim head coach Brad Shaw shared that f...

MARCH 31, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Not expected back Ristolainen (upper body) is not expected to return this season, according to interim head coach Brad Shaw, Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports reports Monday.

Impact Ristolainen has already missed the last nine games due to his upper-body issue and now will have to wait until next season to get back into the lineup. Unfortunately for the 30-year-old blueliner, he will come one point shy of reaching the 20-point threshold, missing that mark for the fourth time in the last five years.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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