It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. We’re into the month of November, but some teams are already thinking about making deals. A number of moves have already been made in the early portion of the campaign.
However, we could see some more come soon. One team that could make some trades is the Philadelphia Flyers. This edition of NHL rumours takes a look at how one defenceman could be trade bait.
All NHL rumours come from the original source and are subject to change. NHL Rumours Philadelphia Flyers Could Deal Veteran Blueliner Rumour: Anthony Di Marco of The Daily Faceoff said the Flyers could look into dealing Rasmus Ristolainen in the future. The Finn has morphed into a solid defender this season and Flyers General Manager Daniel Briere could move him.
Analysis: Ristolainen has struggled at time during his stint with the Flyers . However, he’s seemingly turned into a decent blueliner. Much of his turnaround can be contributed to being paired with Travis Sanheim .
The 30-year-old being a wanted commodity could come as a surprise due to his inconsistent play, age and injury history. However, his partnership with Sanheim has been one of the bright spots for a scuffling Flyers teams. Philadelphia is tied for sixth in the Metropolitan Division with the Pittsburgh Penguins .
Briere and President of Hockey Operations Keith Jones may be looking to shake the roster up with some deals. Trade Talk Not a New Thing Teams have actually looked into Ristolainen in the past. D.
