
Flyers weigh Ristolainen trade as deadline looms
With the 2026 NHL trade deadline Friday, Flyers GM Danny Briere is weighing a potential move of Rasmus Ristolainen—the clearest trade chip given his healthy season and $5.1M cap hit with one year left—as Philadelphia sits six points out of a playoff spot and about a 15% chance to reach the postseason. A deal would likely target a first- or second-round pick plus a young asset, rather than a rental, as the Flyers emphasize future gains. Other names like Tippett or Brink could surface, but major activity is unlikely before the deadline.








