Rasmus Ristolainen

Rasmus Ristolainen got his 21st assist of the season on Jack Eichel’s second period power play goal in the Sabres 4-1 loss to the Blues on Thursday night.

Fantasy Impact

Rasmus Ristolainen seems to have taken his game to the next level this season. While Ristolainen has been a very good defenseman over the past 3 years scoring 40 points or more each season he looks to be on the verge of doing even better this season. Ristolainen has 4 goals and 21 assists through 38 games which equates to him breaking the 50 point barrier potentially. Either way Ristolainen is a very good defenseman and should be owned in all fantasy format.

Rasmus Ristolainen got his 19th assist of the year on Johan Larsson’s third period goal in the Sabres 2-1 loss to the Capitals.

Fantasy Impact

Rasmus Ristolainen is the go-to-guy on the blue line for the Sabres. While young Rasmus Dahlin is on the rise he can’t match Ristolainen’s consistency yet. Ristolainen has 4 goals and 19 assists through 36 games. Ristolainen is on the first defensive pairing and first power play unit so the points should keep coming. Ristolainen is a must own and start in all fantasy formats.

Rasmus Ristolainen scored his 4th goal of the season in the second period of the Sabres 5-2 loss to the Panthers.

Fantasy Impact

Rasmus Ristolainen has been a beneficiary of the offensive talent surrounding him this season. Ristolainen is the top defenseman on the Sabres and is on the top power play so he should continue to get scoring opportunities. Ristolainen has 4 goals and 18 assists through 35 games. Ristolainen is a must own and start in most fantasy formats.

Rasmus Ristolainen registered his 18th assist of the season on Jack Eichel’s power play goal in the second period of the Sabres 4-3 OT loss to the Capitals on Saturday night.

Fantasy Impact

The Sabres are on Team Rasmus. Rasmus Ristolainen and Rasmus Dahlin are putting on quite a show from the blue line. The veteran Ristolainen has 3 goals and 18 assists through 33 games. This looks to be the season that Ristolainen breaks the 50 point barrier as he has steadily put up between 41-45 points the past few years. Ristolainen is a must own and start in all fantasy formats.

Rasmus Ristolainen collected 2 assists on the power play in the Sabres 4-3 overtime win over the Kings on Tuesday night. Ristolainen got his first assist on Jack Eichel’s power play goal in the third period. Ristolainen got his 2nd assist on Jeff Skinner’s game-winning power play goal in overtime.

Fantasy Impact

Rasmus Ristolainen has 5 assists in his last 3 games. Ristolainen has benefited from the play of Jack Eichel as he has assisted on many of his goals. Ristolainen has 3 goals and 17 assists through 31 games. Ristolainen is playing above his normal 40 point total. Ristolainen is a must own and start in all fantasy formats.