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Player Discussion Nick Ritchie
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rocketdan9
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reporter asking about Ritchie game yesterday and his fit in the series (vs Kuhlman for example). I did miss it....
Cassidy response
Actually how about just going with Studnicka as 3C? I’d be down for that.
maybe if you want to get Ritchie in you go Kuraly 3C, Wagner 4C, Ritchie 4th line. I think those guys could get him going in that role
rocketdan9
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If I take a look at this Ritchie goal (against Bruins) a few years ago
He looks like he has some zip in his skating
Did he all of a sudden get fatter/slower? I have not seen him skate like the examples below (as a Bruin)
and he has to do more of these things (maybe just dial it a tad down though)... not sure due to the suspensions, he is holding back
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxC3o2vw1b0
He looks like he has some zip in his skating
Did he all of a sudden get fatter/slower? I have not seen him skate like the examples below (as a Bruin)
and he has to do more of these things (maybe just dial it a tad down though)... not sure due to the suspensions, he is holding back
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxC3o2vw1b0
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Was it ever confirmed why he missed so much time in training camp? I know a ton speculated he showed up out of shape but I don't know if that's just because he's a bigger guy.
Ppl were speculating that he was out of shape loooooong before summer camp
Milbury Basically fat shamed him like 2 min into his bruins tenure lol
I do think a lot of his lack of speed stems from learning the system. Like I said when we got him he’s basically a great white shark, kinda will just float along and lull you to sleep then bam pure explosion (huge hit, fight, goal, something). He doesn’t strike me as a Bergeron type hockey IQ guy just from looking at him. Probably needs plenty of time to get comfortable playing here. Has to be much different than the shit show he came from. I’d have him acclimate on the 4th line personally. Maybe the 3rd with the right mix of players (not sure what we have is it)
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could be
he may lack discipline, satisfied with his current contract.
From the clips I have seen, I know he has much more to give. Lay out nasty checks that could injure someone. We don't need him to do that, but a notch below would really help. Skate harder, finish checks, wear down the Ds
He could also be instructed not to do this and get out of position
I think it may not be a bad idea to try him on the 4th line. Kuraly and Nordstrom can raise his intensity. Less pressure to produce. If he gets out of position due finishing checks, can get bailed out
Wagner Coyle Bjork
Ritchie Kuraly Nordstrom
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The only positive I'm noticing from him is along the boards, which makes sense given his size. When I talked to Anaheim fans they said he was a good passer but I haven't seen any of that yet.
I originally wanted him on the 4th, but that line is buzzing right now, I don't want to split them up. Honestly just prefer him out of the line-up if he doesn't fit on the 3rd.
I originally wanted him on the 4th, but that line is buzzing right now, I don't want to split them up. Honestly just prefer him out of the line-up if he doesn't fit on the 3rd.
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I think they should consider
3rd line is struggling also. We have seen Wagner play with Coyle before. And it was good. Both are gritty along the boards and can extend possession on the offensive end
Kuraly and Nordstrom can bring out more intensity out of Ritchie. Ritchie can stop overthinking and play looser/simpler game.
At this point I just want him to try to emulate Lucic. Go head first as fast as he can at the Canes Ds and finish multiple checks. Wear them down. Make them make mistakes on dump outs. Crush Dougie Hamilton
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IMO, it's harder for him to rack up hits partly because guys go out of their way to avoid being hit by him. When he does get someone lined up, it is usually heavy into the boards.
In his first game, he injured McDonagh with a hit and in game 1 vs. Carolina he absolutely crushed Edmunson into the boards.
I would not be surprised at all if that hit was what actually knocked Edmunson out of game 2 as the hit was heavy and Edmunson yelled out as he went down like he was shot!
It was right before a commercial break, and it was not shown on replay but Edmunson didn't play today after getting a goal and looking great in game 1. For years we have wanted a big heavy guy to wear down opposing D with heavy hits... would have absolutely loved to have had him vs. St. Louis last year.
In his first game, he injured McDonagh with a hit and in game 1 vs. Carolina he absolutely crushed Edmunson into the boards.
I would not be surprised at all if that hit was what actually knocked Edmunson out of game 2 as the hit was heavy and Edmunson yelled out as he went down like he was shot!
It was right before a commercial break, and it was not shown on replay but Edmunson didn't play today after getting a goal and looking great in game 1. For years we have wanted a big heavy guy to wear down opposing D with heavy hits... would have absolutely loved to have had him vs. St. Louis last year.
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Hoping to see Studnicka inserted soon.
I read Ritchie didn't play the last 12 minutes of the game.
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ON3M4N
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Picked Ritchie to score last night and he let me down. He had the lowest 5v5 TOI on the team and was 2md lowest in game 1. Clearly he the coaching staff doesn't have much confidence in him, so why are we continuing to roll his out vs see if someone else will click?
Or right "He ThRoWs HiTs".....funny though, its tough to hit guys when you spend 85% of the game on the bench
Or right "He ThRoWs HiTs".....funny though, its tough to hit guys when you spend 85% of the game on the bench
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I'm with you here, one guy can't do it alone but no guy is the chaos we saw in the SCF .
Like you,I do sorely miss the 2011 Bruins that would take no crap from any team and it 's shameful to see the Bruins getting trucked by Tampa, they're not even a big team . When I see rats like Johnson, Point and Paquette punking it up and nobody has a response it kills me.
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Frederic - our tough guy in the AHL this year, can skate, likes to hit and has decent hands.
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ON3M4N
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I'd love to see what he could do over Ritchie, but I just dont see him getting a look without injuries
He’s not playing great but hardly the problem. I thought he looked better with Bjork on the other wing than he did last night with Kuhlman.
I think with more play he’ll speed his game up a bit more and he’ll help us out more with heavier teams. I’d definitely like to see him play more physical at times but he’s the best option we have for that spot.
Bruce isn’t playing Senyshyn or Freddy unless a few guys get hurt. He’s not playing Studnicka anywhere but center. Who’s left Blidh? I’d rather Ritchie.
I think with more play he’ll speed his game up a bit more and he’ll help us out more with heavier teams. I’d definitely like to see him play more physical at times but he’s the best option we have for that spot.
Bruce isn’t playing Senyshyn or Freddy unless a few guys get hurt. He’s not playing Studnicka anywhere but center. Who’s left Blidh? I’d rather Ritchie.
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Would love to see.
Marchand Bergeron pasta
Debrusk krejci kase
Bjork Coyle Stud
4th
Stud is ready and could be a monster with Coyle. Also very smart 2 way player.
Marchand Bergeron pasta
Debrusk krejci kase
Bjork Coyle Stud
4th
Stud is ready and could be a monster with Coyle. Also very smart 2 way player.
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Everybody b****ing about Ritchie should be thrilled with Frederic. Better skater, better hockey IQ, more intense and physical and an equal if not better fighter. The people who want kuhlman in over Ritchie will hate Frederic just as much but it will be because he is "undisciplined".
Frederic should have been on this team in February, Cassidy can fix that now by putting him in either in place of Kuhlman or Ritchie.
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