Mattias Ritola cleared unconditional waivers Wednesday, which paves the way for his contract to be terminated by the Tampa Bay Lightning. Ritola was suspended two days ago for not reporting to club’s minor-league affiliate. “I guess I’m disappointed that things didn’t work out,” GM Steve Yzerman said. “First of all, he is a good young man and [...]

Today’s quick hits from around the NHL: Darren Dreger tweets that once again OHL commissioner David Branch sends a strong message. Suspends Niagara’s Tom Kuhnhackl 20 games for head shot on Ryan Murphy. TSN reports Daniel Paille will undergo facial surgery on Wednesday after being hit with the puck on Monday night against the New [...]

Earlier today we posted about Mattias Ritola being put on $125 waivers and The Tampa Bay Lightning have suspended him for not reporting to the club’s minor-league affiliate. Damian Cristodero from the St. Petersburg Times has more: Tampa Bay has also put him on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract. “I’ve spent almost four years in the minors,” said [...]

The quick hits around the NHL today: Bob McKenzie tweets that Tampa Bay put Mattias Ritola on $125 waivers, and New Jersey’s Mark Fraser and Rod Pelley clear waivers. Andrew Gross tweets Rangers coach John Tortorella is not sure of when Anton Stralman will play after the defenseman completes his medical tests. When the Blues take the ice [...]

Tampa Bay Lighting Right Winger Mattias Ritola has cleared waivers according to Tampa Bay Twitter. The 24 year old has played in 5 games for Tamapa Bay registering no goals or assists and posting a -2 +/- Bob McKenzie reports on Twitter that Matt Kassian has cleared waivers and Buffalo Sabers has placed Paul Szczechura on waivers.