Ritchie split the 2022-23 season between the Arizona Coyotes and the Calgary Flames, playing in a total of 74 games and accumulating 26 points. Since being selected 10th overall in the 2014 NHL Draft, Ritchie has spent his entire professional career in North America.
In his NHL career, Ritchie has played 481 games and earned 186 points. At 27 years old, he now finds himself in search of a new team and opportunity.
One option is to sign an AHL contract, providing him with a chance to showcase his skills in the American Hockey League while offering veteran leadership. The other option is to explore opportunities in Europe by joining a professional league, aiming to rebuild his value there.
For this season, the AHL seems like the more practical choice, as many European teams have already finalized their rosters for the regular season. Now that Ritchie's tenure with the Blues has officially come to an end, his future in the world of hockey will be closely watched in the coming days.
