Buffalo Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen is likely surveying the market for a potential blue line upgrade ahead of the 2026 NHL trade deadline amid injuries to defensemen Michael Kesselring and Conor Timmins.
One of the most notable names available ahead of the March 6 deadline is incredibly familiar to longtime Sabres fans: Rasmus Ristolainen.
Anthony Di Marco of Daily Faceoff reported Tuesday that Ristolainen is "very much available for trade" but noted the Philadelphia Flyers so far aren't "actively" shopping him. The asking price, at least for the moment, is likely going to scare away any interested teams away, though.