The more Rasmus Ristolainen gets hurt, the more it diminishes his trade value

Flyers Nitty Gritty writer Jamey Baskow argues that Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen's recurring injuries significantly lower his trade value. The 31-year-old defenseman re-aggravated a hand injury against the Anaheim Ducks on October 24 and is expected to miss roughly two more weeks. Head coach Rick Tocchet confirmed the setback after Ristolainen had already missed nine games earlier in the season.

Ristolainen is in the final season of a five-year, $25.5 million contract with a $5.1 million cap hit. Baskow notes that while Ristolainen remains a physical, right-shot asset when healthy, he has missed 141 of Philadelphia's 423 games across six seasons. The writer concludes that these chronic health issues continue to deter contenders and diminish the potential trade return.