Rumor: Leafs trying to trade Nick Ritchie

[Nothingbutglass]

Well, he's not one of the Leafs 12 best forwards and has been in the AHL with the Marlies for a few weeks. They have Kyle Clifford who they can bring up to be heavy on the 4th line if needed for a fraction of the caphit. So unless the Leafs are down 5-6 forwards, he won't see ice time here to make him worth while.

It was hoped he would be able to work with one of our big four lines, score 20 goals, throw some hits, and maybe fight to protect his linemates. He did hit and fight, but sadly most of the time the puck had long since passed the player he was hitting and he takes a penalty. The Leafs want is cap space gone to add to other areas.

They could use an upgrade on Holl on the Muzzin pairing. They could also use a winger, likely a LW, in the mold of Foligno or someone who can play a playoff style game and move around the middle 6 of the lineup as needed.



That's real money yes but not his caphit. Try again.

ok. His caphit is $2.5. He still sucks and is worthless. You are delusional.

 

[HockeyVirus]

Ritchie+ for Chiarot @ 50%?

Just a matter of the plus but with all the rumours I think it starts with a 1st.

I mean, if it would be Ritchie + first + b/c prospect for Chiarot and a 7th or something it could help both teams.

 

[HockeyVirus]

ok. His caphit is $2.5. He still sucks and is worthless. You are delusional.

Why are you so offended that I suggested there are GM's in the league who would value a player with size and a low caphit? I even said it's not going to be a contender. I could see the Senators taking a flyer on him for example.

 

[Nothingbutglass]

Why are you so offended that I suggested there are GM's in the league who would value a player with size and a low caphit? I even said it's not going to be a contender. I could see the Senators taking a flyer on him for example.

I'm not offended that you are delusional. What team would give an asset for Ritchie and take on that salary next season? Why didnt they take him on waivers. Get real.

 

[HockeyVirus]

I'm not offended that you are delusional. What team would give an asset for Ritchie and take on that salary next season? Why didnt they take him on waivers. Get real.

I am saying that there is a GM in the league who would like to have them on their roster. I am not saying he is returning anyone of value. I am saying I don't think the Leafs are really paying anything to move him. There is a GM out there who is licking their lips thinking they are getting a big physical player who didn't fit with the Leafs speed and skill for free.

 

[Canadienna]

I mean, if it would be Ritchie + first + b/c prospect for Chiarot and a 7th or something it could help both teams.

Deal 1:

Toronto gets: Chiarot @ 50%, Montreal 2022 5th

Montreal gets: Ritchie, Toronto 2022 2nd, Knies

Deal 2:

Toronto: Chiarot @ 50%, Montreal 7th

Montreal: Ritchie, Toronto 1st 2022, Toronto 3rd 2023

Deal 3:

Toronto: Chiarot @ 50%

Montreal: Ritchie, Toronto 1st 2023

Any of those interest you?

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

I mean, anybody could have told you this

 

[Hierso]

Why are you so offended that I suggested there are GM's in the league who would value a player with size and a low caphit? I even said it's not going to be a contender. I could see the Senators taking a flyer on him for example.

No one clearly did when he was on waivers.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Deal 1:

Toronto gets: Chiarot @ 50%, Montreal 2022 5th

Montreal gets: Ritchie, Toronto 2022 2nd, Knies

Deal 2:

Toronto: Chiarot @ 50%, Montreal 7th

Montreal: Ritchie, Toronto 1st 2022, Toronto 3rd 2023

Deal 3:

Toronto: Chiarot @ 50%

Montreal: Ritchie, Toronto 1st 2023

Any of those interest you?

Deal 1 is hilarious and you should be ashamed for even asking for Knies.

the others I wouldn't be thrilled with but I could see

 

[HockeyVirus]

Deal 1:

Toronto gets: Chiarot @ 50%, Montreal 2022 5th

Montreal gets: Ritchie, Toronto 2022 2nd, Knies

Deal 2:

Toronto: Chiarot @ 50%, Montreal 7th

Montreal: Ritchie, Toronto 1st 2022, Toronto 3rd 2023

Deal 3:

Toronto: Chiarot @ 50%

Montreal: Ritchie, Toronto 1st 2023

Any of those interest you?

I think Knies is our top prospect tbh, so I consider that deal really lopsided. His scoring ability and his size makes him really rare if he pans out.

I would probably pick deal #2 if I was the Leafs.. But of course would want to see what else could we use our first for and is there a chance Ritchie goes in another deal? I'd like to add Chiarot, but he is a LD and we have LD out the bumhole. If he were a RD i'd be almost certainly a yes.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Nick Richie and Rasmus Sandin to the Devils for PK Subban at 50% retained.
In case you didnt know Subban is playin great.

Sandin is not going for PK Subban

 

[Mosby]

Ritchie with picks to Arizona for nothing.

A repeat of the Gostisbehere deal.

 

[HockeyVirus]

No one clearly did when he was on waivers.

*sigh* How many times do players actually prove to have MORE value while being waived and giving teams flexibility? It happens all the time.

 

[HockeyVirus]

Sandin is not going for PK Subban

Good lord. I think Dubas would be drug through the streets for that.

 

[DFF]

Leafs will have to attach some picks to get rid of him

 

[leafsfan5]

What's Toronto looking to add in reality (yes, we all know "cap space" but for what)?

And what's wrong with Ritchie? Honest evaluation is there an injury aspect to this, is this a "needs a new start" situation, is this mere downward, unexplained progression or...what's up with him?

End goal is likely another defenseman, maybe a winger to play on the 2nd line

Leafs will take a bag of pucks for Ritchie. He doesn't compete. He's in the perfect situation, on a contender who needs his specific skillset and can put him with elite talent and he won't take advantage. I don't see him succeeding in this league in any meaningful fashion

 

[rocketdan9]

Nick Ritchie LOL

He won 7th player award though

He is playing in the wrong era

Would have been better in the early 2000s

If Nitchie brothers combined into one player. Would be a good power forward. That can also drop the gloves when needed

 

[Riversidesouth Ryan]

Why would anyone want him?

 

[go4hockey]

I would rather trade for Lionel Ritchie

All night long! Ok I will let myself out.

 

[nuxnuxnux]

Lol maybe some team would do ritchie and a 5th for a 7th or something idk

 

[oooooooooohCanada]

Definitely the worst contract Dubas has signed so far. Seems like we won't have to pay to get rid of him though at least. Thank god Kase and Bunting have worked out amazingly well to offset Ritchie's deal.

 

[Leaf Fans]

I doubt there is any truth to this rumor.

 

[DFF]

If Nitchie brothers combined into one player.

I don’t know…that’s double bad lol

 

[CupInSIX]

Lol maybe some team would do ritchie and a 5th for a 7th or something idk

Not when he's making over 3m in actual salary next season. Maybe they can take back an LTIR salary that's not insured, who knows.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

I doubt there is any truth to this rumor.

Really? you don't think the Leafs are trying to trade Ritchie with the deadline coming up?

That sounds reasonable