Rasmus Ristolainen Remains in Flyers Lineup Amid Trade Rumors

Despite persistent trade rumors, 32-year-old defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen will play for the Philadelphia Flyers against the Utah Mammoth on Thursday. Ristolainen is paired with Travis Sanheim and is not being held out for trade-related reasons. With the NHL trade deadline approaching Friday, the Flyers have yet to make major moves, though the market for right-shot defenders remains active. Ristolainen and the Flyers are currently seeking their fourth consecutive victory.