Former Bruins Nick Ritchie III

[Kegs]

I didn`t like his game last year albeit a small sample size and was fairly loud about it but in all honesty, he really deserved the frustration, his play was average on the best day, this year, different player, clearly more comfortable with the system and his teammates. He can still look disinterested at times out there but show me a player who isn`t here and there

He looked garbage last year. This year he looks really good IMO

 

[Kalus]

If he finishes the season at this level of play, what's his next contract look like? Since he'll still be RFA, if the Bruins try to sign him I hope its for 2 years, 3 max. He may just be the kind of guy that needs the extrinsic motivation.

As for cap hit, I have no idea.

 

[BruinsNetwork]

Wouldn’t be against an extension for Ritchie, but it has to be more so Anders Bjork than it is Matt Beleskey.

 

[CDJ]

Wouldn’t be against an extension for Ritchie, but it has to be more so Anders Bjork than it is Matt Beleskey.

he definitely strikes me as a 2 year extension guy and not a 4 year extension guy, I’d be much more worried about term with him

 

[JCRO]

THICC.

I felt that one just watching it.

He was in the Flyers heads. Taking wacks from Elliot. Getting a headlock from Sandheim. Hope to see more tonight. It’ll pay off

 

[Dueling Banjos]

Ritchie is suh a great addition. And finally a player that started off bad and looks so much better today, not chasing the game anymore and silly penalties behind the play cause of that.

Night and day. Great move.

 

[Blowfish]

He's been good last few games. Finally using his body and surprised by his speed. He does still have the occasional floating moments.

 

[WhalerTurnedBruin55]

He's been hitting and I've seen him in the places he's supposed to be.

Above my expectation for him compared to last year, but looking like he belongs on the roster.

 

[goldnblack]

I don't think he'll be back, personally.

 

[GordonHowe]

I don't think he'll be back, personally.

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Nor do I. Sorry, but get rid of him.

 

[CDJ]

PART 3 POSITIVE VIBES ONLY FOR THE GREAT WHITE SHARK ON SKATES

you guys are clearly forgetting the rules, sad!

(I’m inclined to believe somebody pays him good money)

 

[TimThomas24]

I don't think he'll be back, personally.

Meaning Seattle takes him?

 

[Gordon Lightfoot]

If he leaves I'll get to read about how soft the Bruins are and how they lack grit and toughness.

And if he stays maybe he'll win a couple fights and be a strong net front presence.

Win-win.

 

[Troublesome 85]

Id like him to stay.

 

[Blowfish]

Meaning Seattle takes him?

Nah...check out Dom's Seattle assessment. Ritchie has short term NHL long term AHL written all over him.

 

[ODAAT]

I like him but there`s a ton of UFA`s this year, like to see him replaced by someone with more speed

 

[CDJ]

Nah...check out Dom's Seattle assessment. Ritchie has short term NHL long term AHL written all over him.

nah you just have a weird dislike for the guy. He wasn’t even an AHL guy when he “sucked”


I saw Dom has Seattle taking him, what did you see?

 

[The National]

nah you just have a weird dislike for the guy. He wasn’t even an AHL guy when he “sucked”


I saw Dom has Seattle taking him, what did you see?

He sucks so Seattle wants him.

 

[GordonHowe]

He sucks so Seattle wants him.

Well, there he is on the fourth line.

He has size, he has skill, he even has a bit of hockey sense.

What he doesn't have is a heart. I just don't see it.

 

[CDJ]

“He doesn’t have heart because he doesn’t jump people and take penalties that I would immediately criticize him for!!!!!”

 

[TobanWest]

4th in goals
7th in points
Haven't seen him lose a fight, provides net front presence, toughness, size and secondary scoring. Ya he's slower and can be lazy at times but still providing more than half of the forwards.

 

[The National]

Well, there he is on the fourth line.

He has size, he has skill, he even has a bit of hockey sense.

What he doesn't have is a heart. I just don't see it.

Not bad stats for a 4th liner. That big body will be important in the playoffs.

 

[GordonHowe]

Not bad stats for a 4th liner. That big body will be important in the playoffs.

Hey, I could be wrong. But I would pass, long term.

 

[inactive user]

Saw him throwing some big checks this game against Buffalo. I liked his game tonight overall.

 

[rocketdan9]

Hey, I could be wrong. But I would pass, long term.

same

but I wish he would take the puck strong to the net once in a while. Use his body/long reach as a shield and power a goal in

There is no point of dumping or slow dumping and trying to retrieve the puck. I have rarely seen him win that battle

otherwise learn to "slow high flip/lob" the puck while on the move and at least smash the defensemen.

There are ways he can get around "it" even with so so skating