Confirmed Trade: [TOR/ARI] Ilya Lyubushkin, Ryan Dzingel to TOR for Nick Ritchie, conditional 2nd/3rd

[Seachd]

In Friedman-speak, it sounds imminent.

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[Vitto79]

You are fast !

 

[Blacephalon]

Why is Chychrun on the third pair

 

[BKarchitect]

I kinda like Bush as a cheap, rugged third pairing guy. Not sure why the Coyotes would want Ritchie back unless real assets or picks are also coming.

 

[Eggtimer]

I hardly watch West coast teams. Quick scouting report on this cat?
Sucks the Leafs are tied to him, my Devils are very thin at RHD ( or could once Subban is gone after this season and Severson is up in another year and not sure what he will do )
Is he good defensively? We could use a defensively stable guy.( or 12 )

 

[HockeyVirus]

I kinda like Bush as a cheap, rugged third pairing guy. Not sure why the Coyotes would want Ritchie back unless real assets or picks are also coming.

Yeah I thought Ritchie wanted out of the AHL

 

[BKarchitect]

I hardly watch West coast teams. Quick scouting report on this cat?

Big, strong no frills defender. Really strong defensively on a bad team. Cheap contract. Can and has played top four minutes in Arizona at times but he’ll make some contenders third pairing much more stout for the playoffs.

The Coyotes should definitely be able to get some solid picks back for him especially if they are taking on a cap dump in return. There’s definitely a market for a guy like Bush. If the price for the likes of Chiarot and Manson and Soucy get too high I see him as a really under the radar back up option for a lot of clubs.

 

[The90]

Big, strong no frills defender. Really strong defensively on a bad team. Cheap contract. Can and has played top four minutes in Arizona at times but he’ll make some contenders third pairing much more stout for the playoffs.

The Coyotes should definitely be able to get some solid picks back for him especially if they are taking on a cap dump in return. There’s definitely a market for a guy like Bush.

Sounds exactly like what the leafs need. Ritchie and a mid round pick in return?

 

[RABBIT]

I like Bush. You guys will too. Guy can hit, right hand shot. Nothing crazy

 

[LucicAndChong]

Ritchie + Dermott for Lyubushkin?

 

[hockeykicker]

 

[ujju2]

If the Oilers move Barrie (probably in a separate deal) this sounds like something Holland should be interested in.

Edit: A third pair of Niemelainen and Lyubushkin would be a nightmare for opposing forwards.

 

[SI90]

Trades!

 

[BKarchitect]

Every contender should be interested to be honest. He’s just a guy you can plug in for playoff style hockey and not worry. Cheap too.

Should be interesting to see who got something done. He’s an under the radar add IMO.

 

[AZviaNJ]

Good add for TML. You’ll like Bush.

GMBA better get at least a 2023 3rd to take on another year of Ritchie at $3.3m AAV.

 

[Eggtimer]

You guys think it’s only contenders that are in in him ? My Devils are very thin at RHD and he appears to play a style we need big time. Once Subban is gone , we literally have two NHL capable RHD for now. Here’s hoping Fitz is looking into this but I imagine he is not too pumped about getting into a bidding battle with teams looking to make a push for the playoffs. He has from now until next year to find a guy like this but ??

Edit- I didn’t know he was 27 years old. Not really a perfect long term add for the Devils. Sounds perfect for playoff depth though

 

[Mosby]

Good defensively, has some occasional bite. Zero puck skills, which is probably the reason he wasn’t drafted.

 

[CupcakeSprinkles]

Good add for TML. You’ll like Bush.

GMBA better get at least a 2023 3rd to take on another year of Ritchie at $3.3m AAV.

2.5M AAV

 

[ujju2]

Good add for TML. You’ll like Bush.

GMBA better get at least a 2023 3rd to take on another year of Ritchie at $3.3m AAV.

Is it confirmed that TML is the destination?

 

[Vitto79]

If it’s Ritchie he’s going W a pick

 

[wraparound]

Why is Chychrun on the third pair

to keep him fresh for his eventual trade to Anaheim

 

[Mrfenn92]

2.5M AAV

I believe the poster meant $3.3 million in cash due next year

 

[sheed36]

2.5M AAV

Yes his cap hit is 2.5m but his actual salary will be 3.3m next season.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Good add for TML. You’ll like Bush.

GMBA better get at least a 2023 3rd to take on another year of Ritchie at $3.3m AAV.

More than likely will.

It would be help and move out Ritchie is a good move for Dubas.

 

[Leaf Fans]

Is it confirmed that TML is the destination?

No, just speculation