Ristolainen (triceps) will make his 2025-26 debut Tuesday in Montreal, per Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen will likely be eased into action following a long layoff after undergoing surgery in March for a second triceps tendon rupture. The right-shot defenseman will likely skate on the No. 3 pairing next to Nick Seeler on Tuesday, with Noah Juulsen coming out of the lineup due to Ristolainen's return. The 31-year-old accounted for four goals, 19 points, 100 shots on net, 97 hits, 94 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 63 appearances in 2024-25.

Ristolainen (triceps) will join the Flyers on their upcoming four-game road trip and is close to returning to action, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen will sit out Saturday's home game against the Hurricanes and will accompany the team when they are in Carolina on Sunday. Ristolainen has yet to play this season after undergoing surgery in late March due to his second triceps tendon rupture.

Ristolainen (triceps) is in a non-contact jersey at practice Saturday, according to Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen is participating in his first full practice of the season as he has yet to play a game. The 31-year-old is expected to play his first game of the season by the end of the month and will likely be a top-four defenseman upon his return.

Ristolainen (triceps) will miss at least another week, according to Kevin Kurz of The Athletic on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Rick Tocchet added that Ristolainen should be back within a month, which covers a much wider range. Ristolainen hasn't played yet this season due to the injury. The 31-year-old will likely serve in a top-four capacity once he's healthy, and his return would make it harder for Noah Juulsen to feature in the lineup with any regularity.

Ristolainen (triceps) remains 4-6 weeks from returning to the lineup, Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports reports Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen's timeline likely means he will get back into the lineup in early December. The 31-year-old blueliner has already missed eight games to start the year. Noah Juulsen and Adam Ginning figure to continue seeing plenty of work on the third pairing while Ristolainen is on the shelf.

Ristolainen (triceps) landed on injured reserve Monday, according to PuckPedia.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen was inevitably going to be placed on injured reserve due to his long-term triceps injury, and that move has come on the eve of the 2025-26 NHL regular season. The veteran blueliner will likely not suit up for the Flyers until sometime in November. Ristolainen fell just shy of the 20-point mark last year, recording four goals and 15 helpers over 63 appearances.

Ristolainen (right triceps tendon) is working his way back to full strength and will aim to join the team sometime during the first 1-2 months of the 2025-26 season, Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports reports Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen underwent surgery in late March for a second triceps tendon rupture. Considering the Flyers are unlikely to be contenders this season, they have no reason to rush the 30-year-old defenseman back into game action. While Ristolainen continues his recovery, Emil Andrae will likely receive consistent playing time on the third pairing to start the year.

Ristolainen (right triceps tendon) was on ice Thursday in a non-contact jersey, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen underwent surgery March 26, and the timetable for recovery at that time was at least six months. If he is on schedule, Ristolainen could be back for the start of the regular season, though the Flyers won't rush the process. Ristolainen had four goals, 15 assists, 97 hits and 94 blocked shots across 63 regular-season games with the Flyers in 2024-25.

Ristolainen will miss six months after undergoing successful right triceps tendon surgery March 26.

EDGE Analysis

The Flyers stated Thursday that Ristolainen is slated to miss training camp, but he is expected to make a full recovery. The defenseman missed the final 16 games of the regular season, finishing with four goals, 15 assists, 97 hits and 94 blocked shots across 63 regular-season appearances.

Ristolainen could miss the beginning of the 2025-26 season after undergoing surgery on his triceps, according to Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen missed the final 16 games of the 2024-25 regular season. He also dealt with the same injury in 2023-24 while making only 31 appearances. Ristolainen had four goals, 19 points, 100 shots on net, 94 blocked shots and 97 hits in 63 outings during the 2024-25 campaign.