Ratcliffe (upper body) was returned to AHL Chicago last Tuesday, according to the AHL transaction page.

EDGE Analysis

Ratcliffe had been attending training camp with the Blues on a professional tryout prior to his release from the team. He agreed to a one-year deal with the unaffiliated Wolves in July. The 24-year-old forward registered six goals and 20 points in 47 AHL contests between Lehigh Valley and Milwaukee last season.

Ratcliffe sustained an upper-body injury that will rule him out versus Chicago on Thursday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ratcliffe is currently with the Blues on a professional tryout, so this injury isn't going to improve his chances of making the Opening Night roster. The winger failed to make an NHL appearance last season and has just 10 top-level career games under his belt. At this point, the 2017 second-round pick is unlikely to ever become more than an organizational depth piece.

Ratcliffe signed a professional tryout agreement with the Blues on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Ratcliffe previously signed a minor-league contract with the unaffiliated AHL Chicago club in July, so he'll have a fall-back option if he doesn't get a full contract with the Blues. The forward split time between Milwaukee and Lehigh Valley in the AHL last year, combining for six goals and 20 points over 47 contests. He has four points in 10 career NHL games, all with the Flyers.

Ratliffe was traded from Philadelphia to Nashville on Sunday in exchange for future considerations.

EDGE Analysis

Ratcliffe scored four points in 10 games with the Flyers last season but hasn't seen any NHL action since. He's tallied just four points in 26 AHL games in 2022-23. The 24-year-old could see some time with the Predators as their forward group is thin at the moment.

Ratcliffe was waived by the Flyers on Friday, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ratcliffe is just 23 years old and picked up four points through 10 top-level appearances as a rookie last year, so there's a chance he'll get claimed off waivers. If not, look for him to be assigned to AHL Lehigh Valley.

Ratcliffe signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Flyers on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Ratcliffe's deal carries an AAV of $813,750. The winger made 10 NHL appearances with the Flyers last year, racking up a goal and three assists. The 23-year-old should get a look in a bottom-six role at some point in 2022-23, but the two-way nature of his deal suggests he'll see more time at AHL Lehigh Valley.

Ratcliffe was assigned to AHL Lehigh Valley on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Ratcliffe has averaged 11:22 of ice time and recorded four points over the last eight NHL games. The 22-year-old will return to AHL Lehigh Valley, looking to add to his 13 points over 33 games this season.

Ratcliffe was recalled from AHL Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Ratcliffe has tallied 13 points over 33 games with AHL Lehigh Valley in 2021-22. The 22-year-old has averaged 8:14 of ice time and been held without a point over two NHL performances this season. His most recent NHL appearance was in a 3-1 victory over Winnipeg last Tuesday.

Ratcliffe was demoted to AHL Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Ratcliffe will almost certainly remain with Lehigh Valley through the NHL's All-Star break. He's gone scoreless through two appearances with the Flyers this season.

Ratcliffe was promoted from the taxi squad to the active roster Thursday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ratcliffe has logged four goals and six assists over 31 appearances with AHL Lehigh Valley this season. The 22-year-old is in line to make his NHL debut Saturday against Los Angeles.