Ristolainen's injury increases concerns for Philadelphia Flyers

Rasmus Ristolainen, a defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers, is now week-to-week due to an upper-body injury. This news comes after he was listed as day-to-day just a week ago. Ristolainen has not played since March 11 and his injury adds to concerns for the Flyers as they approach the end of the season. The 30-year-old defenseman has struggled with injuries since joining the Flyers. Last season, he suffered a similar injury and ended up missing the rest of the season after undergoing surgery. Flyers head coach John Tortorella expressed that he does not expect Ristolainen to return soon, with only 12 games remaining in the regular season. This situation presents a dilemma for the Flyers. Tortorella values Ristolainen's presence on the team, while general manager Danny Briere noted that trading him could leave a significant void in the roster. This is especially important as the Flyers are not faring well lately, going 2-7-1 in their last ten games. Ristolainen has played 63 games this season, contributing four goals and 15 assists. As the Flyers consider their future, they must decide how to handle Ristolainen's injury and their overall strategy moving forward. The outcome of this situation remains uncertain.