NHL Trade Rumors: Senators & Flyers Becoming Trade Partners
GM Steve Staios confirmed the club would adjust accordingly after learning the full extent of Jensen’s lower-body injury, which is believed to be related to his hip or knee.
Senators Target Ristolainen as Search for Right-Shot Defenseman Heats Up
Among the names surfacing in Ottawa's search is Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen. As reported by Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun, the Senators are weighing a potential trade for the 30-year-old, who has two years remaining on a $5.1 million AAV deal.
Ristolainen has drawn trade interest before—most notably from the Toronto Maple Leafs at the deadline—but the Flyers have remained firm in their asking price.
“League executives suggested the Senators could try to see if they can find a fit with the Philadelphia Flyers for right-shot blueliner Rasmus Ristolainen, who has two years left at $5.1 million per season.”
— SENS TALK (@senstalk_) May 20, 2025
Hard pass. https://t.co/1WhyNkaCvf
“Everybody is looking for that kind of defenceman,” one league executive told Postmedia. “If you have them, you want to keep them, and if you’re looking for one, they’re hard to find.”
The Senators are exploring several options in the free agent market, however, with cap constraints and the high price tags attached to those names, Ristolainen could be the most attainable target. With Ottawa looking to build on their first playoff appearance in eight years, landing a stable, physical presence like Ristolainen could be a key move for their defensive corps.
Grain of salt but Rasmus Andersson, Rasmus Ristolainen and Aaron Ekblad are mentioned as potential options for the #Sens. https://t.co/R4j1dUWUJ1
— Nick Dumoulin (@dumoulin_nick) May 21, 2025
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