For the Philadelphia Flyers, reshaping the career of Rasmus Ristolainen and agreeing to terms with Travis Sanheim play a crucial role in the defense’s future.
For the most part, the Philadelphia Flyers have it all figured out on defense. Ivan Provorov and Ryan Ellis are the tandem the city needs on the top pair. At the bottom, Keith Yandle and Justin Braun keep a veteran presence.
Following last season, everything feels vastly improved defensively. The Flyers aren’t out of the woods quite yet. They still have to agree to terms on an extension for Travis Sanheim.