In this week’s edition of the Arizona Coyotes 2021-22 offseason player reviews, we’ll take a look at forward Nick Ritchie. After being acquired along with a conditional draft pick ahead of the March 21 trade deadline from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for forward Ryan Dzingel and defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin, the Canadian would suit up for only 24 games with the Coyotes this past season.
Upon arriving in the desert with a renewed sense of hope and optimism after early struggles with the Maple Leafs, Ritchie was looking for a fresh start with a shot at more ice time and better chances to get his game back on track. Fortunately for him, his arrival to the Valley was just what he and the team needed, sparking his game and helping him turn his season around in just a short time.
Ritchie’s Season in Review
Ritchie’s start to the 2021-22 season was not what he had hoped for. After registering nine points on two goals and seven assists in 33 games with Toronto, the Maple Leafs sent him down to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Toronto Marlies, where he played two games before being dealt to Arizona. Upon arriving to the Coyotes, he quickly found his spark, recording 14 points on 10 goals and four assists in 24 games.
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