Edmonton Oilers: Everything to Know About Ty Rattie

The Edmonton Oilers signed forward Ty Rattie to a one-year contract, the team announced Thursday.

Rattie’s deal is a one-year, two-way contract. He will make $700,000 at the NHL level and $275,000 at the AHL level. It’s a low-risk signing and gives Edmonton more depth on the right wing, and also gives Rattie a chance to prove himself with a change of scenery. Here’s everythign to know about the 24-year-old winger.

Ty Rattie

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A former 32nd overall pick, Rattie impressed with outstanding numbers in the WHL. Playing with the Portland Winterhawks, he continued to elevate his game, especially after being drafted in 2011. He posted back-to-back 100-point campaigns, and in his last year int he WHL, he posted a remarkable 48 goals and 110 points through just 62 games.

Rattie joined the Blues’ AHL affilate Chicago Wolves for the 2013-14 season, and had +40 point seasons with the Wolves for three straight years. However, when he would get the opporutnity to play with the Blues, he didn’t impress, and his nubers started to go down this past year.

In 2016-17, Rattie seemed to lose his rhythm, posting just two goals and five points through 22 games with the Wolves. He played four games up with St. Louis, but didn’t put up any points. The Blues soon traded him to the Carolina Hurricanes, and in just five games with them, he recorded just two assists. Carolina did not issue him a qualifying offer, despite his low cost.

What he Brings to Edmonton

Rattie shows a lot of upside. He has outstanding hands and can play a solid game at both ends of the rink. With great on-ice vision and offensive capability, Rattie brings a lot to the table. Even though his numbers aren’t remarkable of late, a change of scenery could ignite change.

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Edmonton is relying on AHL/NHL players and free agnets to fill the wholes on their roster, and Rattie can add depth. He will likely compete with the likes of Jesse Puljujarvi and Iiro Pakarinen for a full-time job in the NHL. Despite his struggles, Rattie still has potential.