Ristolainen-Habs Talks Crash on Flyers' Steep Price

The Canadiens kick the tires on Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen, drawn to his size and sandpaper after a strong Olympic run with Finland, but Elliotte Friedman reports the chatter fizzled fast. Philadelphia's Daniel Briere holds firm, eyeing a first-rounder akin to last year's Brandon Carlo package, even with salary retention on the table. Montreal insiders make it clear they won't get fleeced, signaling a disciplined push as the deadline looms with other suitors circling.