The Buffalo Sabres have traded defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen to the Philadelphia Flyers for a 2021 first-round pick (# 14), 2023 second-round pick, and defenseman Robert Hagg.
Ristolainen carries a $5.4 million cap hit and will be a UFA after next season.
Hagg carries a $1.6 million cap hit and will be a UFA after next season.
Adam Kimelman: Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher on Ristolainen: “We are extremely happy to add Rasmus to our blue line. He is a 26-year-old, right shot defenseman who will immediately add grit to our team. His size, mobility and physicality will make him an important piece to our group going forward.