When the Flyers acquired Jamie Drysdale, they knew they were getting a player with high potential but one who was still developing.

The deal sent first- and second-round picks, along with defenseman Robert Hagg, to Buffalo. Less than a year later, Ristolainen agreed to a five-year contract extension worth an average of $5.1 million annually. He is set to become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2027.

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen has been a target of criticism for the team this season, but head coach John Tortorella firmly defended him when speaking to the media.

John Tortorella shared his thoughts following the Philadelphia Flyers' 3-2 loss in a shootout to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday at Nationwide Arena.

Philadelphia Flyers coach John Tortorella spoke to the media hours ahead of his team’s upcoming game on Sunday against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Who knew the Flyers needed Cutter Gauthier after all? The Anaheim Ducks forward, who told Flyers brass he didn’t want to suit up for the organization or be in Philadelphia, played his first game at the Wells Fargo Center on Saturday night.

John Tortorella's Philadelphia Flyers (19-20-6) are in Elmont on Thursday evening to take on Patrick Roy's New York Islanders (17-19-7).

The Flyers (19-20-6) had a two-game winning streak snapped. They haven't won three straight since the end of November. John Tortorella's club is 1-6-1 in the second game of back-to-back sets.

New York Islanders forward Maxim Tsyplakov is set for a hearing with the NHL’s Player Safety Department Friday, for an illegal check to the head on Philadelphia Flyers forward Ryan Poehling.

Playing their third game in four nights, John Tortorella's Philadelphia Flyers (19-20-5) are in Ohio on Tuesday evening to take on Dean Evason's Columbus Blue Jackets (20-17-6).

New York Islanders forward Maxim Tsyplakov has been suspended three games for an illegal check to the head on Philadelphia Flyers forward Ryan Poehling.

Islanders rookie Maxim Tsyplakov had a target on his back after delivering a hard shoulder check on Poehling, who left the game.