Former Bruins Nick Ritchie III

[bbfan419]

So they sign one guy that could get a concussion on a nothing type of hit and another guy who is lazy and slower than a sloth.

 

[trenton1]

Ritchie is tough but he lacks the fire. He's a big strong dude, though. I hope Frederic has been with the weights if he wants to tangle with him.

 

[Dr Hook]

Ritchie is tough but he lacks the fire. He's a big strong dude, though. I hope Frederic has been with the weights if he wants to tangle with him.

He'd be stupid to. If Ritchie isn't scratched when the Bruins play the Laffs, the best policy is to leave him alone and let him keep sleeping. No need to risk him actually getting fired up out there.

 

[nORRis8]

I liked Ritchie but it was time to turn the page.
I'd like our 3rd line to be hitting a also getting on the score board.
Ritchie could have been a Jason Allison type, not an extremely fast skater but tough and found the shooting lanes. He lacked both.

If the Leafs feel they're replacing Hyman with Ritchie...their not.
Far from it.

 

[nORRis8]

I liked Ritchie but it was time to turn the page.
I'd like our 3rd line to be hitting and also getting on the score board.
Ritchie could have been a Jason Allison type, not an extremely fast skater but tough and found the shooting lanes. He lacked both.

If the Leafs feel they're replacing Hyman with Ritchie...their not.
Far from it.

 

[Sheppy]

Ritchie is tough but he lacks the fire. He's a big strong dude, though. I hope Frederic has been with the weights if he wants to tangle with him.

Frederic would get absolutely smoked. Ritchie is one of the better fighters in the league. Sneaky, sneaky strong… and super technical.

 

[Clode]

Dont worry. If Ritchie tries any funny business. He will need to answer to Freddy

Idk if this is sarcasm or not but unless Frederic got some serious fighting lessons over the summer he will get pummeled in that fight 9/10 times and I say this as a fan of Frederic.

 

[Troublesome 85]

Lol Leaf fans think hes better than Foligno

 

[BigGoalBrad]

I liked Ritchie but it was time to turn the page.
I'd like our 3rd line to be hitting and also getting on the score board.
Ritchie could have been a Jason Allison type, not an extremely fast skater but tough and found the shooting lanes. He lacked both.

If the Leafs feel they're replacing Hyman with Ritchie...their not.
Far from it.

Human will be the worst contract in the NHL in no time.

I think Ritchie will do better there than he would have here. I think we’ll be happy with Foligno.

 

[McGarnagle]

Hahahahaha @ the Leafs falling all over themselves to sign our two worst players

Don should call Dubas and offer him Jake Debrusk for a 1st and he'd probably do it

 

[ODAAT]

Ritchie is tough but he lacks the fire. He's a big strong dude, though. I hope Frederic has been with the weights if he wants to tangle with him.

where Frederic would run into trouble with Ritchie isn`t likely due to lack of strength, it would be all about form, Frederic, like Tom Wilson, is a haymaker guy, Ritchie is technical, when you watch guys who stand in and plant their feet with Wilson, Wilson struggles and so too would Frederic with Ritchie

 

[CDJ]

Ritchie is honestly one of the better fighters left in the league IMO, he just doesn’t do it often enough

 

[rocketdan9]

He'd be stupid to. If Ritchie isn't scratched when the Bruins play the Laffs, the best policy is to leave him alone and let him keep sleeping. No need to risk him actually getting fired up out there.

Nick Ritchie vs Wilson is pretty even

Freddy held his own against Wilson

So...in theory should be a good battle

Freddy has the frame to add some more bulk. While Ritchie is on a forever journey to slim down

Rather not see them go at it. But cant see Ritchie just play conservative hockey against his former team.

 

[Dr Hook]

Nick Ritchie vs Wilson is pretty even

Freddy held his own against Wilson

So...in theory should be a good battle

Freddy has the frame to add some more bulk. While Ritchie is on a forever journey to slim down

Rather not see them go at it. But cant see Ritchie just play conservative hockey against his former team.

If the Nick that we saw 75% of the time is the one that shows up, why bother with him? He won't do anything meaningful.

 

[BigGoalBrad]

Lol Leaf fans think hes better than Foligno

If I was a different fanbase and getting Ritchie I’d be excited.

I don’t think he can maintain his weight and fitness but the skills there.

 

[Kegs]

where Frederic would run into trouble with Ritchie isn`t likely due to lack of strength, it would be all about form, Frederic, like Tom Wilson, is a haymaker guy, Ritchie is technical, when you watch guys who stand in and plant their feet with Wilson, Wilson struggles and so too would Frederic with Ritchie

What’s with the narrative that ritchie fights? He fights like twice a year probably.

 

[sarge88]

What’s with the narrative that ritchie fights? He fights like twice a year probably.

true….but when he does he’s one of the best in the league.

 

[Kegs]

true….but when he does he’s one of the best in the league.

Krecji has the best fighting record in the nhl. 100% win rate

 

[rocketdan9]

If the Nick that we saw 75% of the time is the one that shows up, why bother with him? He won't do anything meaningful.

He could have the "you didnt believe in me" mindset

Could try to take a run at someone along the boards...

Was hoping he would sign with a team out of the division. It is what it is

 

[sarge88]

Krecji has the best fighting record in the nhl. 100% win rate

I thought he took a beating from someone that used to be on the B’s but I can’t remember who it was.

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

Ritchie is honestly one of the better fighters left in the league IMO, he just doesn’t do it often enough

Totally agree. And while it's against "the code", he doesn't stop punching until the refs make him stop which home fans always like. I don't understand how he could clearly fight with so much passion and energy but not bring that to the rest of his game or even the practice of initiating fights more frequently. Easy to blame it on him, but maybe that was more coaching telling him to avoid being taken on the ice considering he was never slotted as fourth line enforcer.

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

I thought he took a beating from someone that used to be on the B’s but I can’t remember who it was.

He got TKO'd by Benoit Pouliot back when he played for the Habs.

 

[sarge88]

He got TKO'd by Benoit Pouliot back when he played for the Habs.

That’s the one.
Thanks!

Getting old sucks.

 

[jgatie]

I thought he took a beating from someone that used to be on the B’s but I can’t remember who it was.

Benny Poo.

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

Not to hijack the thread with a random thought but I loved how all of DK’s fights began even though it was rare. He didn’t give guys a choice when he wanted to fight...he just felt like it and would pester them until they went. The Pavelski and Cammalleri fights come to mind especially.