Maple Leafs eye potential trade for Rasmus Ristolainen from Flyers

The Toronto Maple Leafs are considering a trade for Rasmus Ristolainen of the Philadelphia Flyers to fill the gap left by Chris Tanev's injury. Ristolainen, a 31-year-old defenseman, has been a trade target due to his impending UFA status and the Flyers' challenging start to the season. While concerns exist about Ristolainen's lack of offensive output, his physical play could benefit the Maple Leafs' defensive lineup. His current placement on IR with an upper-body injury raises questions about his availability, which could impact the trade discussions. If his health allows, the Maple Leafs may accelerate their pursuit of Ristolainen.

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