Calum Ritchie - NHL News & Rumors

Placed on injured reserve The Islanders placed Ritchie (lower body) on injured reserve Monday, retroactive to Oct. 17.

Impact The Islanders announced last week that Ritchie would be sidelined approximately 4-6 weeks due to his lower-body injury, so his placement on injured reserve doesn't come as a surprise and won't impact his return timetable. Mitchell Chaffee will likely continue to see increased playing time while Ritchie is unavailable.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Facing 4-6 week absence Ritchie (lower body) will be out of action for 4-6 weeks, the team announced Monday.

Impact Ritchie is currently mired in a five-game pointless streak during which he has generated four blocks, two shots and two PIM while averaging 10:38 of ice time. With the 21-year-old forward sidelined long-term, he likely will be placed on injured reserve in the coming days to free up a roster spot. For now, Mitchell Chaffee could get an extended run at the NHL level with both Ritchie and Matias Maccelli (lower body) dealing with injuries.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play this week Head coach Pete DeBoer said Monday that Ritchie (lower body) won't play this week, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Impact Ritchie sustained a lower-body injury during Saturday's matchup against Toronto, and he's facing a multi-game absence. Matias Maccelli (lower body) has also been ruled out this week, so Kyle MacLean and Mitchell Chaffee will likely have opportunities to step up for the Islanders over the next few games.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers lower-body injury Ritchie won't return to Saturday's game against Toronto because of a lower-body injury.

Impact Ritchie logged just one shift before exiting the game. He has a goal and two points in eight outings, including Saturday's tilt. Matias Maccelli also sustained a lower-body injury Saturday, so the Islanders might need to call up at least one forward ahead of Tuesday's game against Anaheim.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first goal of season Ritchie scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Rangers.

Impact Ritchie tallied in the second period, giving the Islanders a 2-1 lead at the time. He has earned a goal, an assist, five shots on net, two hits and a plus-2 rating across three contests this season. Ritchie is centering the second line, though he has been sharing faceoff duties with Brayden Schenn. The 21-year-old Ritchie held his own with 30 points over 65 regular-season outings last year, and there's potential for him to get above the 40-point mark if he's a consistent part of the top six this season.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

NYR 5 vs NYI 2: Calum Ritchie | New York Islanders Calum Ritchie addressed the media following the Islanders 5-2 loss against the New York Rangers.

OCTOBER 7 • NHL.COM

Alexis Lafrenière has a hat trick as the Rangers beat the Islanders for their 4th win in a row

Alexis Lafrenière recorded a hat trick, with two goals into an empty net, and added an assist as the New York Rangers extended their winning streak to four by defeating the crossto...

OCTOBER 7 • Associated Press

MassMutual: Dynamic Duo | NHL.com Emil Heineman and Calum Ritchie are expected to be a key pair for the Islanders, and are tonight's Dynamic Duo, presented by MassMutual

SEPTEMBER 30 • NHL.COM

Moved to the minors Ritchie was reassigned to AHL Bridgeport on Wednesday.

Impact Ritchie played in 65 regular-season games this year in which he notched 13 goals and 17 assists, including 11 power-play points. While the 21-year-old center will be finishing the year in the minors, he figures to be a full-time NHL player for the 2026-27 campaign and should be capable of putting up even bigger numbers.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Points in seven of last eight games Ritchie had a goal and an assist in a 5-3 win over Toronto on Thursday.

Impact Ritchie pushed the score to 5-2 on a 5-on-3 power play in the third period. He has three points (one goal, two assists) in his last two games and points in seven of his last eight games (three goals, six assists). Ritchie, who sits 14th in rookie scoring, has 13 goals, 17 assists and 73 shots in 62 games.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Riding five-game point streak Ritchie scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Sabres.

Impact Ritchie's point streak is up to five games (three goals, three assists). He closed out March with 11 points in 16 contests for his most productive month of the campaign. That has him up to 12 goals, 27 points (10 on the power play), 68 shots on net, 31 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating over 59 appearances this season.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Byram's empty-netter stands as winner to lift Sabres past Islanders 4-3

Bowen Byram flipped a long shot into an empty net with 1:43 remaining to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-3 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Two helpers Monday Ritchie notched two assists in Monday's 8-3 loss to the Penguins.

Impact The 21-year-old rookie had a hand in second-period tallies by Mathew Barzal and Brayden Schenn as the Isles briefly took a 3-1 lead before imploding. Ritchie has a tidy four-game point streak going, and over his last 12 contests he's collected four goals and 10 points while skating in a top-six role.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies game-winner Thursday Ritchie scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Stars.

Impact Ritchie's foot deflected a Matthew Schaefer shot at 2:19 of the third period, and that goal was the difference in this game. The 21-year-old Ritchie has scored in consecutive contests and has four goals and three assists over his last 10 outings. For the season, he has 11 tallies (four game-winners), 23 points, 67 shots on net, 30 blocked shots and a minus-11 rating over 56 appearances, mainly in a second-line role.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Islanders and Panthers square off in Eastern Conference play

The New York Islanders and the Florida Panthers take the ice in Eastern Conference action

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

Ilya Sorokin shines against Stars to give the playoff-chasing Islanders a much-needed 2-1 win

Ilya Sorokin gave the New York Islanders the type of elite goaltending they needed facing one of the NHL’s top teams while in the thick of a playoff chase, making 26 saves to beat...

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

Scores in Tuesday's loss Ritchie scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks.

Impact Ritchie had gone three games without a point prior to this contest. The 21-year-old is filling a middle-six role and has production to match with six points over his last nine outings. Overall, he's earned 10 goals, 22 points, 65 shots on net, 29 blocked shots and a minus-12 rating over 55 appearances this season. Ritchie has some potential, but it could take a couple of years for him to grow into it.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Lardis, Nazar lead Blackhawks past Islanders 4-3, Frondell gets assist in NHL debut

Anton Frondell had an assist in his NHL debut, Nick Lardis and Frank Nazar each had a goal and an assist and the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the New York Islanders 4-3

MARCH 25 • Associated Press

Five points in last five games Ritchie had a goal and an assist Tuesday in a 3-1 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact It was a big night for Ritchie, who was playing his first NHL game in Toronto, the NHL city closest to Oakville where he grew up. His goal, which came when he followed his own rebound on the power play, stood as the game winner. Ritchie is a smart, two-way pivot who projects as a playmaker who can also kill penalties. Ritchie has five points (two goals, three assists) in his last five games (10 shots) and 21 points, including nine goals, in 51 games this season.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Islanders vs. Maple Leafs | NHL Highlights | March 17, 2026

MARCH 18 • YOUTUBE

Calum Ritchie has early power-play goal and assist as Islanders top Maple Leafs 3-1

Calum Ritchie had a goal and an assist on a pair of first-period power plays as the New York Islanders beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Trade deadline boost helps New York Islanders believe they can chase the Stanley Cup right now

With No. 1 pick and rookie of the year front-runner Matthew Schaefer leading the way, the New York Islanders already had plenty of belief three-quarters of the way through the NHL...

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Two points in OT win Ritchie recorded a goal and an assist, both on the power play, in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blues.

Impact Ritchie came through when the Isles needed him the most in the third period, tallying a goal (which was really an own goal awarded to him) and an assist over a 60-second span. This is also the start of a new point streak for Ritchie, who hadn't cracked the scoresheet in back-to-back games since a four-game point streak between Jan. 15 and Jan. 21.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Barzal scores OT winner to cap rally, and Islanders edge Blues 4-3

Mathew Barzal scored in overtime to cap the New York Islanders’ rally from a three-goal deficit for a 4-3 win over the St. Louis Blues

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Horvat scores winner in OT as Islanders edge Sharks 2-1

Bo Horvat scored with 39.6 seconds left in overtime, lifting the New York Islanders to a 2-1 win over the San Jose Sharks

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

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