Former Ducks 2021

[duxfan1101]

Kase left the game early after taking this seemingly minor collision. Hope he’s alright.

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[Masch78]

I fear Kase will be done soon.

 

[Static]

As sad as it is we cashed in on whatever potential he has at the right time. He just can't protect himself, really too bad.

 

[Kalv]

Saw the play and had no idea it was something bad. Man, so sad to see.

I'm a bit affraid that Z as well tends to play with his upper body low a lot. He plays differently though.

 

[McGarnagle]

You guys were right about Kase.

Love the player when healthy, brings a lot of energy. But at this point it just takes a stiff breeze to give him a concussion and put him out for 3 weeks.

On the other hand, Nick Ritchie has been bringing it the first two nights. He's playing like he's read all the criticism of him and is trying to prove them wrong. We'll see how long that effort lasts though.

 

[Static]

You guys were right about Kase.

Love the player when healthy, brings a lot of energy. But at this point it just takes a stiff breeze to give him a concussion and put him out for 3 weeks.

On the other hand, Nick Ritchie has been bringing it the first two nights. He's playing like he's read all the criticism of him and is trying to prove them wrong. We'll see how long that effort lasts though.

Ritchie has started that way the last two years, it's the inconsistency that has to change.

 

[Kalv]

Ritchie has started that way the last two years, it's the inconsistency that has to change.

He needs to keep his confidence up. I think trying to be a better overall player would help him. Needs to skate more, be more engaged

 

[Doothpick]

Seeing Bobby Ryan in a Red Wings jersey wearing his old rookie number just feels.. wrong. Glad he got a goal tonight to get going, though, and hopefully he'll be able to play a few more productive years and finish his career in style. I always had a soft spot for him.

 

[AngelDuck]

Seeing Bobby Ryan in a Red Wings jersey wearing his old rookie number just feels.. wrong. Glad he got a goal tonight to get going, though, and hopefully he'll be able to play a few more productive years and finish his career in style. I always had a soft spot for him.

It’s crazy to think that it’s a question if he makes it to 300 goals. There was a time when everyone thought 400 goals was in his future

 

[JabbaJabba]

It sucks how Ryan's career has gone. Hopefully he gets a deal to a better team next year. He was frustrating player to watch sometimes, but I guess a lot of that had to do with what he has been struggling with through his life.

 

[Mr Rogers]

Pettersson just scored a beauty against Washington

 

[Ducks in a row]

Bobby Ryan with a pair of goals today against Blue Jackets in a loss

 

[McDonald19]

Bobby Ryan with a pair of goals today against Blue Jackets in a loss

Dropped the gloves too.

Oliver Bjorkstrand vs. Bobby Ryan, January 18, 2021 - Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Detroit Red Wings

 

[bracer028]

You guys were right about Kase.

Love the player when healthy, brings a lot of energy. But at this point it just takes a stiff breeze to give him a concussion and put him out for 3 weeks.

On the other hand, Nick Ritchie has been bringing it the first two nights. He's playing like he's read all the criticism of him and is trying to prove them wrong. We'll see how long that effort lasts though.

Ritchie is low IQ...it will show up sooner or later. You can't really improve low IQ

 

[JabbaJabba]

Nice to see him doing well. Hopefully he has a nice season and gets a deal to a real contender and actually has a chance to play for a Cup. Ryan deserves it.

 

[Paul4587]

Ritchie is low IQ...it will show up sooner or later. You can't really improve low IQ

Ritchies issues are skating, conditioning and discipline. His IQ, especially with the puck is above average.

 

[ducks8]

Kase already on IR. Good move in getting any, value for him

 

[bracer028]

Ritchies issues are skating, conditioning and discipline. His IQ, especially with the puck is above average.

Are you sure we are talking about the same ritchie? The ritchie I know played last year with the ducks and makes bone head plays, play after play.

 

[bsu]

Happy for Bobby hopefully he is doing well mentally.

 

[Bergey37]

Happy for Bobby hopefully he is doing well mentally.

Gotta believe that what, 3 goals so far (?) is going a long way toward that. I'm really glad for him.

 

[Terry Yake]

seeing him wear #54 brings back some good memories. he was so much fun to watch when he first came up

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

I've come full circle on Bobby, from being totally done with him by the time he left to pulling for him now. Wish him nothing but the best.

 

[Paul4587]

Are you sure we are talking about the same ritchie? The ritchie I know played last year with the ducks and makes bone head plays, play after play.

You obviously watch different games. Say whatever you want about his conditioning and weight but his IQ, especially in offensive zone is very good.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

You obviously watch different games. Say whatever you want about his conditioning and weight but his IQ, especially in offensive zone is very good.

Yeah he's a dumb human but he knows his way around the ice.

 

[Duck Off]

You guys were right about Kase.

Love the player when healthy, brings a lot of energy. But at this point it just takes a stiff breeze to give him a concussion and put him out for 3 weeks.

On the other hand, Nick Ritchie has been bringing it the first two nights. He's playing like he's read all the criticism of him and is trying to prove them wrong. We'll see how long that effort lasts though.

yeah bailing on Kase when we did was the right call (though I still think we should have got more for taking Backes).

I hope Ritchie works out. Be warned though; he’s started off hot a few times than just falls back into that inconsistent, bad penalty driven player. Rooting for him though.