The winless Flyers have no current plans to extend Rasmus Ristolainen, according to Frank Seravalli.
Seravalli wrote on Oct. 6 that the defenseman will be one of the leading trade deadline commodities, perhaps even sooner if Philadelphia keeps struggling.
The Flyers have kept struggling. They're 0-4-2 after Saturday's 5-1 loss in Boston.
The 31-year-old has a goal and an even rating on a $5,100,000 cap hit.
He's also listed with an upper-body injury, expected to be out until at least today.
Philadelphia should move him sooner rather than later. A team sitting at the bottom has no reason to wait for the deadline and risk his value sliding with every bump and bruise.
Holding a trade chip that keeps getting hurt is like trying to sell a used car that keeps going back to the shop. The buyers notice.
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Several teams could be involved in this potential move, including the Vancouver Canucks, Buffalo Sabres, Boston Bruins, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, and Toronto Maple Leafs.
Each team could be looking to make a significant addition in the coming hours. With talks possibly heating up, the situation is one to watch closely. More details could emerge soon.
Frank Seravalli reveals Flyers' plans for Rasmus Ristolainen
The rest of the blue line hasn't helped. Travis Sanheim sits at -7, and Jamie Drysdale has yet to record a point on a $6,500,000 cap hit.
Cam York is also out with an upper-body injury, and Travis Konecny is dealing with a lower-body issue.
Philadelphia has also been linked to Montreal's Arber Xhekaj, according to David Pagnotta, though he wasn't sure about recent talks.
The Flyers have allowed 24 goals and scored just 7. Porter Martone had the lone goal in Boston.
Joseph Woll has been solid at .927, while Daniel Vladar sits at .857 without a win.
Daniel Briere has to decide how long he can afford to wait.
If the Flyers are still winless by Halloween, does Ristolainen even make it to the deadline?
Philadelphia hosts Carolina tonight, with the Hurricanes riding a four-game winning streak.
Both teams are on the back half of a back-to-back, after Carolina won in Chicago on Saturday.
Rick Tocchet's group is still chasing its first win of the season.
Seattle visits Tuesday, and then the Flyers head to Detroit on Thursday.
Every loss makes Seravalli's sooner look a little closer. Tonight's opponent won't make it any easier.
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