Player Discussion Nick Ritchie - II

[LouJersey]

Dude has played 15 games as a Bruin, during a pandemic where the country shut down for months.

BTW, he scores about the same as Anders Bjork, so he's not a total loss. Hopefully he drops some pounds and when he starts fresh like everyone else he will make a contribution. 10 goals, 20 assists and 200 hits wouldn't be horrible which is about what he averaged his short career

 

[LSCII]

Interesting... would never have thought that.

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[bp13]

Again, put the puck in the net more than Bjork and Kase down the stretch. An out of shape, fat, pig who cant skate or do anything put the puck in more than both those guys put together.

If your argument is that those guys didn't get enough heat for their lack of production, then I agree. They need to produce. But the eyeball test should matter too. They touch the puck, they make plays with the puck, they pressure the puck. Nick Ritchie is ZONES AWAY from the puck on every shift. In a larger sample size, being a fat slob who is zones away from the play is not likely to outperform players who actually have the puck on their sticks.

 

[Sheppy]

If your argument is that those guys didn't get enough heat for their lack of production, then I agree. They need to produce. But the eyeball test should matter too. They touch the puck, they make plays with the puck, they pressure the puck. Nick Ritchie is ZONES AWAY from the puck on every shift. In a larger sample size, being a fat slob who is zones away from the play is not likely to outperform players who actually have the puck on their sticks.

I believe there were 0 goals in 40+ games for Kase and Bjork combined down the stretch. My argument is complete lack of production.

 

[LSCII]

If your argument is that those guys didn't get enough heat for their lack of production, then I agree. They need to produce. But the eyeball test should matter too. They touch the puck, they make plays with the puck, they pressure the puck. Nick Ritchie is ZONES AWAY from the puck on every shift. In a larger sample size, being a fat slob who is zones away from the play is not likely to outperform players who actually have the puck on their sticks.

The irony is that he's a younger version of David Backes that isn't as willing to embrace the enforcer role like Backes did at the end of his time here.

 

[JOKER 192]

Dude has played 15 games as a Bruin, during a pandemic where the country shut down for months.

BTW, he scores about the same as Anders Bjork, so he's not a total loss. Hopefully he drops some pounds and when he starts fresh like everyone else he will make a contribution. 10 goals, 20 assists and 200 hits wouldn't be horrible which is about what he averaged his short career

And probably what management was expecting out of him.

 

[BruinDust]

Dude has played 15 games as a Bruin, during a pandemic where the country shut down for months.

BTW, he scores about the same as Anders Bjork, so he's not a total loss. Hopefully he drops some pounds and when he starts fresh like everyone else he will make a contribution. 10 goals, 20 assists and 200 hits wouldn't be horrible which is about what he averaged his short career

I'd be happy if he just got back to the 200+ hit mark.

 

[ON3M4N]

Maybe the most interesting thing about this thread is many of those who were "whipping" Heinen routinely are now defending Ritchie and vise versa lol

 

[Sheppy]

I'd be happy if he just got back to the 200+ hit mark.

50 hits in 15 games as a Bruin.

I do want him to shoot a bit more, though. He's big enough that he should be able to shoot and bully himself to the front of the net and whack in a few ugly ones.

 

[CDJ]

Maybe the most interesting thing about this thread is many of those who were "whipping" Heinen routinely are now defending Ritchie and vise versa lol

they’re pretty much polar opposite players so I can see how it happened

I defended both of em lol

 

[LSCII]

I'd be happy if he just got back to the 200+ hit mark.

If he plays a full season and has 2 measly hits per game, that gets him to 164. Is it really that much of an effort to get to 2oo from there? I don't think so at all, but what do I know? It's certainly attainable if he wants it enough.

 

[Dr Hook]

If he plays a full season and has 2 measly hits per game, that gets him to 164. Is it really that much of an effort to get to 2oo from there? I don't think so at all, but what do I know? It's certainly attainable if he wants it enough.

I would think a guy like that could get two hits a shift, ffs

 

[LSCII]

I would think a guy like that could get two hits a shift, ffs

Exactly. Should but hasn't. Why? Comes down to desire, IMO. If he wanted to do it, he could easily. It's less than 3 hits per game, FFS.

 

[BruinDust]

If he plays a full season and has 2 measly hits per game, that gets him to 164. Is it really that much of an effort to get to 2oo from there? I don't think so at all, but what do I know? It's certainly attainable if he wants it enough.

Shouldn't be. Should be easy for him.....if he wants it.

I would of loved to been a fly on the wall in his exit interview.

 

[Absurdity]

He has potential to be a force on the ice. He needs to lose weight and work on his skating if he wants to make the team next season.

 

[ON3M4N]

Lets say Ritchie comes into camp in better shape. What are the expectation production wise for him? His per game rates over his career put him at a 12G/19A guy. Do we think he'll increase in production off his career average? If he's giving 31pts and bringing a physical game will people be happy with that?

 

[Absurdity]

Lets say Ritchie comes into camp in better shape. What are the expectation production wise for him? His per game rates over his career put him at a 12G/19A guy. Do we think he'll increase in production off his career average? If he's giving 31pts and bringing a physical game will people be happy with that?

I would, but I would also like to also see some overall consistency in his game.

 

[Sheppy]

I think if you give him bottom 6 minutes you'll see him play more of a rugged style. 10-11 minutes a game, toss him with a few bangers and let him go. The pressure to produce in the top 6 probably wasn't good either.

I'd like to give him a few more games to see, but yeah, as a guy who "supports" him, he left a lot to be desired, honestly.

 

[Mick Riddleton]

He came in from the west and those fans said he takes dumb penalties and is not committed to training properly. He was as advertised. With the covid shutdown he had 4 months to lose weight and get a second chance at redeeming himself, very rare opportunity. He did not improve his cardio.

I think Frederic will give us more, he is cheaper and has better hands, seems hungrier too. Ritchie should be on a short leash at the start of the season. TFred is going to be a better fit all around if Ritchie squanders his chance again. T Fred will step in and defend our players and lay a beating. We do not have that now.

 

[LouJersey]

Lets say Ritchie comes into camp in better shape. What are the expectation production wise for him? His per game rates over his career put him at a 12G/19A guy. Do we think he'll increase in production off his career average? If he's giving 31pts and bringing a physical game will people be happy with that?

he will not get that on the 4th line, so we would have to reduce those numbers IMO. If the Bruins are done, the middle six LW will prob be JDB and Bjork.

 

[Sheppy]

he will not get that on the 4th line, so we would have to reduce those numbers IMO. If the Bruins are done, the middle six LW will prob be JDB and Bjork.

Ritchie will be 20-22 points on the 4th line i'd say.

 

[Fenian24]

Lets say Ritchie comes into camp in better shape. What are the expectation production wise for him? His per game rates over his career put him at a 12G/19A guy. Do we think he'll increase in production off his career average? If he's giving 31pts and bringing a physical game will people be happy with that?

If Nick Ritchie comes into camp in shape realizing his next stop is the KHL he get 20 goals 20 assists and 200 plus hits and 100+ pims on Coyles line.

If he plays like he did most of last year he is on Providences top line by mid season with Frederic taking his place in the line up, maybe not with Coyle but on the roster.

Talent is there to be a power forward they desperately need, attitude and maturity can easily send him packing.

 

[13Hockey]

Ritchie Kuraly Wagner

Is gonna be a awesome 4th line next year

 

[22Brad Park]

Maybe the most interesting thing about this thread is many of those who were "whipping" Heinen routinely are now defending Ritchie and vise versa lol

Ritchie takes to many shifts off

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Lets say Ritchie comes into camp in better shape. What are the expectation production wise for him? His per game rates over his career put him at a 12G/19A guy. Do we think he'll increase in production off his career average? If he's giving 31pts and bringing a physical game will people be happy with that?

Just better shape or brings more consistency as well?

I’ll say:

Better Shape: 14-18 goals, 30-35 points. Also, will lead the team in hits with 250+. One issue with him is he can’t keep up as well. A better step and he’s able to finish checks more.

Better Shape/Attitude: 20 goals, 40-45 points. Also would mean he earned a spot playing with Krejci in the Top 6. I’m a positive mood tonight. Still the chances this happen are 27%