puckbags 863 Report post Posted October 5, 2010 (edited) Ritola joins Stevie in Tampa as per Bob MacKenzies twitter ! bob macs twitter Edited October 5, 2010 by puckbags Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted October 5, 2010 They said until noon today. It's 12:11 PM. So... He cleared? Well, a claim could have been made before the deadline and it just hasn't been reported yet, so we won't really be in the clear until around 3pm if nothing has been announced... this is a good sign though that no reports have come out yet... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted October 5, 2010 Ritola joins Stevie in Tampa as per Bob MacKenzies twitter ! Ugh.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted October 5, 2010 Ritola joins Stevie in Tampa as per Bob MacKenzies twitter ! and there it is... http://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie Good for Ritola and Tampa... bummer for us... I guess of all the places he could have gone though, I'm glad it was there... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PrairieDawg 52 Report post Posted October 5, 2010 (edited) They said until noon today. It's 12:11 PM. So... He cleared? via Bob McKenzie twitter Tampa Bay claims Ritola from DET. Edit: jeez I signed in to post this and no one reported it, then I post it and I got sniped by like 5 people. Edited October 5, 2010 by PrairieDawg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted October 5, 2010 and there it is... http://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie Good for Ritola and Tampa... bummer for us... I guess of all the places he could have gone though, I'm glad it was there... Not me. This just plain sucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dobbles 252 Report post Posted October 5, 2010 Relax he will clear, jesus christ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted October 5, 2010 and there it is... http://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie Good for Ritola and Tampa... bummer for us... I guess of all the places he could have gone though, I'm glad it was there... I'm interested to see what kind of role he will be given there... 3rd line with Moore and Malone would be my guess... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted October 5, 2010 Relax he will clear, jesus christ. You got my hopes up! I believed in you! You jerk... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted October 5, 2010 The ALWAYS wise words of mindfly this was almost like a Miller for Ritola trade, just via waiver wire, haha I'm a little bummed, but all and all, completely fine with this move and think it was the correct one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted October 5, 2010 Any chance McKenzie is wrong? Pleeease? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted October 5, 2010 Any chance McKenzie is wrong? Pleeease? He's about as reliable as they come and has pretty reliable sources, so... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted October 5, 2010 He's about as reliable as they come and has pretty reliable sources, so... Yeah I know. I was just... Nevermind. 1 Konnan511 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sprsquirt7 45 Report post Posted October 5, 2010 The general consensus on Ritola was a hard working 3rd/4th liner correct? I thought he was a more than capable NHL'er and undoubtedly would be on other NHL teams but for the Wings I just didn't see him being necessary. Also I wasn't as impressed with his current ability as many on here seem to be. I understand he has more potential than a Miller or Eaves but I don't think this is the worst move ever, its a casualty of the business and of having a ridiculously deep team. Congrats to Stevie, that should shore up some questions on their bottom 6. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted October 5, 2010 Mofo is going to be motivated as hell and take those "he didn't take the puck to net" criticisms to heart. I'm not saying he'll be a point machine. I just feel some of us will be like, "Damn... We sure could have used that guy". Especially if someone f***s up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lamothe 5 Report post Posted October 5, 2010 Done deal. Yzerman wins. Ritola is gone. http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2010/10/tampa_bay_claims_mattias_ritol.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+detroit-redwings+%28Detroit+Red+Wings+-+MLive.com%29 "DETROIT -- The Tampa Bay Lightning, with new general manager Steve Yzerman, have claimed forward Mattias Ritola off waivers from the Detroit Red Wings." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted October 5, 2010 Good luck in Tampa, Ritola. 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwings1914 18 Report post Posted October 5, 2010 I think I have just had my second negative thought about Steve Yzerman, hopefully he takes Maltby with him as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted October 5, 2010 I think I have just had my second negative thought about Steve Yzerman, hopefully he takes Maltby with him as well. Maltby could actually play night in/night out on that squad on the 4th line and killing penalties, not to mention the leadership he would bring to that clubhouse... to be honest, I'm still surprised they didn't sign him as a FA, unless they contacted him and he expressed a desire to stay in Detroit, or retire (which I think may have been the case) Either way, good luck Ritola and TB! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted October 5, 2010 Seems like Tampa was the only team interested in him. Either that or they are early in the waiver draft order. So early that Kenny couldn't make a deal with them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckbags 863 Report post Posted October 5, 2010 Either way, good luck Ritola and TB! I agree. It's too bad things didn't work out here but hopefully he has a good year there. Believe it or not the Wings organization would be flattered to see guys that they helped develop do good in other places. It only breeds respect (not that the organization needs anymore) to have guys excel elsewhere. ie. Leino and hopefully Ritola. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted October 5, 2010 (edited) Seems like Tampa was the only team interested in him. Either that or they are early in the waiver draft order. So early that Kenny couldn't make a deal with them. Prior to November 1st, waiver wire priority goes off the previous seasons standing, so they actually are pretty high on the order right now... Just checked and they're 6th on the order... so, that's pretty dang high... Edited October 5, 2010 by stevkrause Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted October 5, 2010 Prior to November 1st, waiver wire priority goes off the previous seasons standing, so they actually are pretty high on the order right now... Just checked and they're 6th on the order... so, that's pretty dang high... How do you know what the order is? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Heaten Report post Posted October 5, 2010 I think I have just had my second negative thought about Steve Yzerman, hopefully he takes Maltby with him as well. Maltby can stay in Grand Rapids. Take Draper instead. I'm disappointed Ritola is gone, i was sooo looking forward to watching him in the big league this year (in red and white) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted October 5, 2010 How do you know what the order is? last years standings... there were only 5 teams with less points(wins as a tie break) then them, so they're 6th in the order prior to Nov 1st Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
