As of this morning, the Flyers had no plans to sit anyone out of their game for trade purposes on Thursday night against Utah. That means Rasmus Ristolainen, who missed practice on Tuesday due to maintenance, is expected to be in the lineup despite rampant speculation he could get moved.
Still, coach Rick Tocchet hedged his bets a bit, referencing what happened to Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube earlier this week, when Berube said he expected everyone to play against the Devils that night before management had other plans.
“I could get a call at 3. I think that happened to Chief the other night, right?” Tocchet said. “That could happen. I don’t know. As of now, that’s our team, whatever’s out there (for the morning skate).”