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Set to miss at least 2-3 weeks Ristolainen (upper body) will undergo a procedure in 2-3 weeks and will be re-evaluated at that point, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ristolainen is currently stuck in a 15-game goal drought during which he managed just one assist and 23 shots. As such, the majority of fantasy players are unlikely to be impacted by his absence. Still, with Ristolainen unavailable, Marc Staal and Egor Zamula should see upticks in ice time.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Monday Ristolainen (undisclosed) is not expected to suit up Monday against Arizona, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Ristolainen missed Thursday's tilt against Winnipeg with an illness but returned to log 15:26 of ice time Saturday against the Kraken. The team should have an update on his status before Thursday's game in Toronto. Marc Staal will get back in the lineup Monday.

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns Saturday Ristolainen (illness) will return to the lineup versus Seattle on Saturday. per Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Impact Ristolainen sat out Thursday's tilt versus Winnipeg. He will likely replace Marc Staal on the blue line. Ristolainen has a goal, three assists, 47 hits and 44 blocked shots in 30 games this season.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Under the weather Ristolainen (illness) won't play Thursday versus the Jets, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Ristolainen was a surprise absence for warmups, and this explains why. Marc Staal will draw into the lineup, while Ristolainen will try to be ready to suit up Saturday versus the Kraken.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Senators' Ridly Greig Knocks Rasmus Ristolainen's Helmet Flying With Huge Hit

JANUARY 21, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Gets first goal of campaign Ristolainen scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Flames.

Impact Ristolainen opened the scoring at 9:44 of the first period. The 29-year-old blueliner has earned all three of his points this season in December after missing the first six weeks of the campaign with a lower-body injury. He's far from a big scoring threat -- Ristolainen's game is physicality in a bottom-four role. He's added 28 hits, 28 blocked shots, 23 shots on net and a minus-4 rating through 16 appearances this season.

JANUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

12/31 PHI vs. CGY Postgame: Rasmus Ristolainen

JANUARY 1, 2024 • YOUTUBE

12/16 PHI vs. DET Postgame: Rasmus Ristolainen

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Nets first point of season Ristolainen snagged an assist during Monday's overtime win against the Penguins.

Impact A lower-body injury has limited Ristolainen to just five games this season. His ice time thus far has been drastically cut down to 15:42 from last year's average of 19:01. In five appearances the defenseman has one assist, four PIM, nine hits, seven blocks, and a plus-1 rating.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Flyers Daily with Jason Myrtetus 11-26-2023

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • YOUTUBE

11/25 PHI vs. NYI Postgame: Rasmus Ristolainen

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Sporting regular sweater Ristolainen (lower body) ditched the non-contact jersey for Tuesday's practice session, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact With Ristolainen cleared for contact, he could be close to getting back onto the ice, perhaps even in Wednesday's matchup with the Islanders. Considering the defenseman has yet to play this season, his minutes may be limited in his first couple of outings. Last year, the Finn recorded the lowest minutes of his NHL career, averaging just 19:01 of ice time and less than a minute per game with the man advantage.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing in non-contact jersey Ristolainen (undisclosed) is still practicing in a non-contact jersey Friday, according to Bill Meltzer of NHL.com.

Impact Ristolainen has yet to play this season as he suffered an injury in training camp. Ristolainen had three goals, 17 assists, 162 hits and 142 blocked shots in 74 games last season.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Help is on the way for Flyers as Rasmus Ristolainen and Marc Staal return to practice The Flyers could be getting the two veteran defensemen back soon. Ristolainen (lower-body) has yet to play this season.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • INQUIRER.COM

Shifts to LTIR Ristolainen (undisclosed) was moved to the long-term injured reserve Friday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Ristolainen has yet to play this season and his timeline to return remains unclear. His movement to the long-term injured reserve is a paper transaction and he'll still be eligible to return once he's healthy.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

After Rasmus Ristolainen suffers a 'setback,' the Flyers have some decisions to make on defense Ristolainen looked like he was nearing a return for the Flyers. Now they must decide how to move forward on the blue line.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • INQUIRER.COM

Suffers setback Coach John Tortorella told Kevin Kurz of The Athletic on Tuesday that Ristolainen (undisclosed) suffered a setback in his recovery.

Impact Ristolainen doesn't have a timetable in place for his return to the lineup. He hasn't played yet during the 2023-24 campaign because of an injury he sustained during the preseason.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially ruled out Ristolainen (undisclosed) will not be available against Columbus on Thursday, Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports reports.

Impact Ristolainen will remain on injured reserve for at least one more contest after being originally considered a game-time decision to face the Jackets. With the blueliner on the shelf, Travis Sanheim should see increased minutes, including opportunities with the man advantage.

OCTOBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Brière talks Rasmus Ristolainen injury, Bobby Brink, and more ahead of Flyers opener The Flyers named their 23-man roster Monday, but they could yet make another move before Thursday's opener in Columbus.

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • INQUIRER.COM

Could play in season opener Ristolainen (undisclosed) is currently on injured reserve, but he could still play in Thursday's season opener versus Columbus, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Ristolainen was on the ice for practice Tuesday, indicating there's still a decent chance he'll be activated off IR in advance of Thursday's matchup with the Blue Jackets. Ristolainen collected 20 points through 74 contests last campaign.

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR Ristolainen (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Monday.

Impact Ristolainen was back at practice over the weekend but he'll miss at least three games to start the regular season. Without him on the Opening Night roster, both Emil Andrae and Egor Zamula will stay at the top level. Ristolainen had 20 points in 74 games last season.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Ristolainen (undisclosed) took part in Saturday's practice, per Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Impact Ristolainen sat out Thursday's preseason finale against the Islanders for precautionary reasons. It appears as though he will be good to go for Opening Night versus Columbus this Thursday. Ristolainen supplied 20 points, 86 shots on goal, 142 blocked shots and 162 hits in 74 games last season.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with minor injury Ristolainen is dealing with a minor undisclosed injury and will not play Thursday versus the Islanders, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact With this being the Flyers' last preseason game, there's little point in risking a more significant injury. Ristolainen figures to fill a bottom-four role in 2023-24, and he could also see some power-play time.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Did the Flyers fix Rasmus Ristolainen? A look at his improvements and whether he can sustain them Ristolainen became something of a stand-in for fans' frustration regarding the lack of organizational direction showcased by the Flyers.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Game-time decision Ristolainen (upper body) will be a game-time decision Tuesday versus St. Louis, Giana Han of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Ristolainen, who sat out Sunday's 4-2 loss to Pittsburgh, has registered 18 points, 134 blocked shots and 144 hits in 68 contests this campaign. If he is able to play, Philadelphia is expected to dress seven defensemen.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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