As a result, there might as well have been a turnstile to and from the head coach’s office. Approximately every two years Ristolainen had a new boss, from Ted Nolan to Dan Bylsma to Phil Housley to Ralph Krueger to Don Granato.

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.

John Tortorella knows veteran rearguard Rasmus Ristolainen can be a lightning rod for criticism, and the Philadelphia Flyers coach isn't having it."You (media) guys are gonna hate him," he said Monday.

The Flyers continued their strong run of form with a 3-1 win over the New Jersey Devils in a game that showcased their work ethic, discipline, and ability to capitalize on key moments. Although it was a low-shot affair,

What is Rasmus Ristolainen's trade value and what teams will be interested? -- @MattEdwardsPR. Ristolainen is an interesting one because the Philadelphia Flyers defenseman is not

The Flyers have won three of four and have points in four straight games following an emotional 5-3 win against the Islanders.

After a fantastic 2023-24 season that saw the Philadelphia Flyers nearly advance to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2020, John Tortorella’s club is struggling mightily this time around.

The idea that Conroy would send Andersson to Edmonton at the deadline has some problems. The two organizations have a bitter rivalry going back decades, with Calgary’s sole Stanley Cup built (by Cliff Fletcher and Bob Johnson) for the single purpose of beating the Oilers.

Ristolainen produced a power-play assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Monday's 4-3 win over the Panthers.

After trailing 2-0 after the first period, the Flyers scored all four goals in the second and third period to clinch their eighth third period comeback win of the season, the most in the NHL.

Kent Johnson and Kirill Marchenko scored in the shootout as the Columbus Blue Jackets rallied to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Tuesday night.