Mattias Ritola

37-Year-Old Left WingLW
 Free Agent  
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$His contract with Tampa was terminated so he could pursue his options in Europe.
LWTampa Bay Lightning  Foreign
November 9, 2011
Ritola cleared unconditional waivers Wednesday, TSN's Bob McKenzie reports.
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The Lightning now have the option to release Ritola from his contract so he can pursue playing in Europe. Given that Ritola is against playing in the AHL, that would appear to be the team's next step.
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Ritola was restricted to just 31 games with the Bolts last year because of Meniere's disease, a disorder of the inner ear that can affect both hearing and balance. It was at its worst during descents on the team plane and it left him, quite literally, deaf and puking. Hearing aids designed to manage the inner ear pressures seemed to help but it remains to be seen if they'll work over the long term. He's a creative player with nice, soft hands who could really help the Bolts' PK if he's healthy. His fantasy value is minimal, though.
Ritola isn't a highly-touted prospect with endless offensive upside, but he projects a fourth -- possibly third -- line player because of a solid two-way game. Despite the limited ceiling, Ritola scored 42 points in 66 games at Grand Rapids last season, where he'll likely be asked to provide similar production again this season after the Wings made some internal promotions to fill their own scoring needs this summer.
Prospect struggling to potentially make the club.
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LWTampa Bay Lightning  Foreign
November 8, 2011
The Lightning placed Ritola on unconditional waivers Tuesday, TSN's Bob McKenzie reports.
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LWTampa Bay Lightning  Foreign
November 5, 2011
The Lightning assigned Ritola to AHL Norfolk on Saturday, according to the team's official Twitter page.
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LWTampa Bay Lightning  Foreign
November 2, 2011
Ritola was placed on waivers Wednesday, Lightning's official Twitter reports.
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LWTampa Bay Lightning  Foreign
September 24, 2011
Ritola had a three-point night Saturday against the Panthers. He scored a goal and added two assists.
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LWTampa Bay Lightning  Foreign
September 14, 2011
Ritola has not had an attack of Meniere's disease since Feb. 3 and he's ready for the season, reports the St. Petersburg Times. The trouble is, there may not be a roster spot for him.
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