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Flyers’ Rasmus Ristolainen Faces Six-Month Recovery After Triceps Surgery

The defenseman’s latest injury will sideline him through training camp, complicating his role and potential trade prospects.

Jan 5, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Philadelphia Flyers defenceman Rasmus Ristolainen (55) skates past Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner (16) during the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images/ File Photo
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Overview

  • Rasmus Ristolainen underwent surgery on March 26 in Los Angeles to repair a ruptured right triceps tendon, performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache.
  • The Flyers confirmed that Ristolainen faces a six-month recovery, ruling him out for training camp and potentially the start of next season.
  • This marks Ristolainen’s second triceps-related surgery in two years, following a similar procedure last April.
  • Ristolainen played 63 games this season, contributing four goals, 15 points, and a plus-3 rating while averaging over 20 minutes per game.
  • General Manager Danny Brière acknowledged that the injury complicates Ristolainen’s trade candidacy, which had been a consideration for the offseason.