Only a matter of time with Mikheyev coming back so strong, and both Liljegren and Sandin deserving NHL minutes.

I love Dubas so much

What happened to him? In Boston, he seems to have had a good stats last season.

From an optics standpoint, waiving him only diminishes his value further, getting out from under this contract will be very difficult. But this was the right move for the TEAM, Ritchie was not 1 of the 12 best forwards the Leafs have when healthy. Curious to see how this all plays out. Nick being waived still doesn't free up that much cap

12 better forwards. 7 NHL dmen that should be on the roster.

If Leafs could carry more than 21 skaters he wouldn't be waived.

AND KNIES WAS NAMED TO THE USA OLYMPIC TEAM!

Yep. It seemed inevitable actually.

This tweet echos my feelings completely...

Anthony Petrielli
@APetrielli
Regardless of what happens with Nick Ritchie moving forward, feel like the Leafs up to this point have given him every opportunity to establish himself and he hasn't come close to seizing it.

He got the first shot in the Top 6 instead of Bunting. Spent time on both Matthews' and Tavares' wing.

Got some chances on the 3rd line, but he's not a fit on Kampf's wing, especially when there are two better options for that role in the bottom 6 on the roster.

And, the LW playing with Spezza and Simmonds really should have a bit of speed and puck carrying ability, or that becomes a very slow plodding trio. So, he's not a fit there either.

Yep. I'd say you pretty much nailed it dude. I feel the same.