OCTOBER 24, 2023 • INQUIRER.COM
RASMUS RISTOLAINEN #55 - DEFENSE - PHILADELPHIA FLYERS
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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.
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
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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
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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
Set to play Tuesday Ristolainen (upper body) will return to the lineup Tuesday versus the Blues, Charlie O'Connor of The Athletic reports.
Impact Ristolainen missed Sunday's game versus the Penguins, but he was able to draw back in after going through warmups. The Flyers will dress seven defensemen Tuesday with Ronnie Attard in the lineup, which should allow head coach John Tortorella to alleviate Ristolainen's workload.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not playing Sunday Ristolainen (undisclosed) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Penguins, Giana Han of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact Ristolainen appears to be dealing with some sort of minor injury but it's unclear when he's expected to return. The 28-year-old has 18 points in 68 games this season, including four over his last five appearances. Both Justin Braun and Kieffer Bellows will suit up Sunday.
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Impact Ristolainen is currently stuck in a 14-game goal drought but has registered seven helpers over that stretch, including a pair with the man advantage. During his goal slump, the Finnish blueliner has put just 16 shots on target and will be hard-pressed to put one into the netting if he doesn't increase his shot volume.
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