Rasmus Ristolainen<\/a> has already been on the Montreal Canadiens’ radar.<\/p>\nIn fact, this is a file that could resurface ahead of the NHL Draft, given the team’s needs.<\/p>\n
It was Marco D’Amico who reported this information and confirmed the Canadiens’ interest in the right-shot defenseman.<\/p>\n
These details date back to the period leading up to the last trade deadline, but there is good reason to believe they remain relevant.<\/p>\n
The asking price from Philadelphia was high.<\/p>\n
General manager Daniel Briere was seeking a first-round pick in return.<\/p>\n
The Canadiens were among the interested teams, but we only have two confirmed serious suitors in total.<\/p>\n
D’Amico specifies that the Canadiens showed interest, as did the Ottawa Senators.<\/p>\n
A right-shot defenseman profile that fits the Canadiens’ needs<\/p>\n
The Canadiens are looking to strengthen the right side of their blue line.<\/p>\n
Ristolainen fits that profile.<\/p>\n
An experienced right-shot defenseman with significant size, he remains a very intriguing option for a team like the Canadiens.<\/p>\n
You can see D’Amico’s comments here:<\/p>\n
So what would the Montreal Canadiens have had to give up in exchange for Rasmus Ristolainen?<\/p>\n
A right-shot defenseman is among the needs that have been identified for the club.<\/p>\n
And if Kent Hughes is looking to strengthen that position, a name like Ristolainen could theoretically return to the conversation.<\/p>\n
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Canadiens’ reported price to land Rasmus Ristolainen from Flyers is now known<\/p>\n
Should the Canadiens try to acquire Rasmus Ristolainen for a first-round pick?<\/p>\n
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