4th year right wing Ty Rattie(18) was given a one-year one-way extension by draft team St. Louis Blues heading into 2016/2017 as a restricted free agent.
He was on the opening night roster and appeared in a game one week later before being sent back to affiliate Chicago Wolves but quickly recalled.
The decently sized, good skater in all zones had a few more appearances playing limited ice time but found himself a healthy scratch for much of his two months before it was decided to return him to the farm club.
He was scooped on waivers by Carolina Hurricanes, inserted directly into the line up, skating 5 games of increased action with a pair of assists and a -2 rating but then was again watching from the stands for the next month.
The 24-year was set to be reassigned for a second time in one season but the Blues stepped back in and reclaimed him to return.
He’s expected to be sent to the AHL to continue his oddball campaign and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see if he’s summoned back up and switches squads for a third time.
Ty Rattie (18)
St. Louis Blues‘ 3rd year right wing Ty Rattie(18) scored his first NHL goal in his 6th game (1st back up) on his second recall from the parent club this season.
His first big league tally came after he had a pair of assists for a 2-game point streak on his first time in 2015/2016 with the big club.
A last minute cut from training camp, he’s been lighting it up at a career high pace in the minors with affiliate Chicago Wolves.
In 29 AHL games he already has 9 goals and 14 assists.
The 22-year old is set to become a restricted free agent at the end of the season and looks good to be extended for at least one more year.
He could very well be on his way to scoring a one-way contract with his next deal.
Ty Rattie(18) St. Louis Blues
St. Louis Blues‘ 2nd round pick in the 2011 draft (#32 overall) 2nd year right wing Ty Rattie(8) potted over 100 points in each of his last two seasons of juniors with Portland Winterhawks.
He won the 2012 WHL Championship with the team, went to the Finals 2011-2013, had the most playoff goals 2012-2013, most points in the 2013 postseason and named 2013 MVP.
The 6′ 192 lbs. forward continued his scoring trend as a rookie on reassignment with minor league affiliate Chicago Wolves getting most goals in the league at 31.
He looks to be on his way to another 30 goal season in the current campaign but could get slightly sidetracked as he scored his second career recall.
In a pair of games with the parent club he’s skated an average of 13 shifts for 9 minutes, had one hit, one breakup and even got in :54 of power play time but no points in two team wins.
The 21-year old could be looking at some extended time up with the injury bug bearing down on the Blues.