Philadelphia Flyers Roster Update
In an important update for their roster, the Philadelphia Flyers have reinstated defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen from injured reserve. Ristolainen has been sidelined since January 13 due to an upper-body injury sustained during a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. His return marks a significant boost for the Flyers, as they look to strengthen their defensive lineup.
Ristolainen’s Season Performance
The Finnish defenseman has participated in 13 games for the Flyers this season, with his statistics reflecting a challenging year—he has yet to score a goal, but he has contributed three assists, laid down 16 hits, and made 24 blocks, culminating in a minus-3 plus/minus rating. This season has seen a notable contrast to his previous performance where he managed to tally four goals and a total of 19 points over 63 games, ending the season with a plus-3 rating.
Related Roster Move
In a related move, defenseman Hunter McDonald, who was called up to join the Flyers’ roster on January 17, has been reassigned to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, the team’s AHL affiliate. During his brief stint with the Flyers, he did not make his NHL debut. McDonald will return to the Phantoms, aiming to enhance his performance and make a stronger impact. In his current AHL season with Lehigh Valley, he has played 33 games, recording five assists and accumulating 61 penalty minutes with a plus-7 rating.
Looking Ahead
These roster changes come as the Flyers aim to gain momentum in their season, with Ristolainen’s return potentially providing valuable contributions to their defensive strategies.
