Why Flyers DIDN’T TRADE Rasmus Ristolainen: GM Danny Briere Comments on NHL Trade Deadline

Why didn’t Rasmus Ristolainen get traded at the NHL Trade Deadline? Charlie O'Connor reports live from the Flyers Training Center in Voorhees to report on Danny Briere's press conference after the Orange and Black kept defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen after the NHL Trade Deadline passed despite intense trade speculation. As the NHL Trade Deadline approached, many fans and analysts expected Ristolainen to be moved for future assets. However, Brière’s comments shed light on why the Flyers held onto the big right-shot defenseman and what it means for the team’s plans moving forward. Briere also speaks on other moves the Flyers made, including Bobby Brink for David Jiricek, Deslauries to the Carolina Hurricanes, and more.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.