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Why the Flyers need to trade Rasmus Ristolainen as soon as possible

The Philadelphia Flyers are reportedly hearing offers for defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen but the trade talks need to pick up soon.

Dec 30, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (55) shoots against the Vancouver Canucks in the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen can throw a big hit at times, can clear the puck quickly, and sometime deliver a howitzer from the point that will either have a defender on the ice from the shot block or, once in a while, the net. He’s now 12 games into this season after missing roughly the first two and a half months, and he has a trio of assists.