Ristolainen is a big, smooth skating two-way blueliner that displays maturity and poise beyond his years. He moves around the ice well with good transitions, edgework and balance on his feet. He displays strong legs and ability to outmuscle his opponent in getting the puck out of his zone. While not overly fleet-footed, he can join the rush or carry the puck up ice himself and does so every time t...