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Wood is the better goal scorer, faster....Devils would never deal Wood for Heinen so that pretty much sums that up.
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Wood is the better goal scorer, faster....Devils would never deal Wood for Heinen so that pretty much sums that up.
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Brett and Nick Ritchie
Brothers Brett and Nick Ritchie have athleticism pumping through their veins. Parents Paul and Tammy are gifted athletes. Paul played hockey at the OHL level and later coached peewee hockey and Tammy played volleyball, softball, and basketball. The love of sports was passed down to their sons and they were encouraged to participate in as many as they wanted. This included lacrosse, a sport that both brothers excelled in while playing for their local program, the Orangeville Northmen.
On the ice, older brother Brett began his junior career with the OHL’s Sarnia Sting. With the Sting, he was chosen to play in the 2011 CHL Top Prospects Game but had to skip the event due to mononucleosis. In 2012, he was traded to the Niagara Icedogs, also of the OHL. Brett was drafted by the Stars in the second round of the 2011 Entry Draft and made his NHL debut on Dec. 31, 2014. The Boston Bruins signed him to a one-year, $1-million deal during the 2019 offseason. He has represented Canada on four different occasions, all the junior level, winning two gold medals. Most recently, he played in the 2013 World Junior Championships.
Nick followed in his older brother’s footsteps by going the OHL route, playing for the Peterborough Petes and later, the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. Born two years apart, Brett and Nick did not have the opportunity to play at the same level growing up. Nick was drafted 10th overall by the Ducks in 2014 and debuted for them on Nov. 16, 2015. During the 2017 Playoffs, he played in 15 games for the Ducks and was ejected from game six of the Western Conference Final for boarding Predator Viktor Arvidsson. Like Brett, Nick has played for Canada four times, all at the junior level. He has won a medal each time, including three golds.
Brothers Brett and Nick Ritchie have athleticism pumping through their veins. Parents Paul and Tammy are gifted athletes. Paul played hockey at the OHL level and later coached peewee hockey and Tammy played volleyball, softball, and basketball. The love of sports was passed down to their sons and they were encouraged to participate in as many as they wanted. This included lacrosse, a sport that both brothers excelled in while playing for their local program, the Orangeville Northmen.
On the ice, older brother Brett began his junior career with the OHL’s Sarnia Sting. With the Sting, he was chosen to play in the 2011 CHL Top Prospects Game but had to skip the event due to mononucleosis. In 2012, he was traded to the Niagara Icedogs, also of the OHL. Brett was drafted by the Stars in the second round of the 2011 Entry Draft and made his NHL debut on Dec. 31, 2014. The Boston Bruins signed him to a one-year, $1-million deal during the 2019 offseason. He has represented Canada on four different occasions, all the junior level, winning two gold medals. Most recently, he played in the 2013 World Junior Championships.
Nick followed in his older brother’s footsteps by going the OHL route, playing for the Peterborough Petes and later, the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. Born two years apart, Brett and Nick did not have the opportunity to play at the same level growing up. Nick was drafted 10th overall by the Ducks in 2014 and debuted for them on Nov. 16, 2015. During the 2017 Playoffs, he played in 15 games for the Ducks and was ejected from game six of the Western Conference Final for boarding Predator Viktor Arvidsson. Like Brett, Nick has played for Canada four times, all at the junior level. He has won a medal each time, including three golds.
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I think this trade on the intangibles alone is a win.
Just the presence of Nick alone will have the Bruins play bigger. Think Shawn Thornton.
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I wanted Ritchie from back in 2016...
I wanted Ritchie from back in 2016...
lol my fav was the one that was basically like “the Dallas Ritchie sucks, I want nick, we already have one sucky brother” back in 2017
Also you proposed a 2nd a prospect for him on Wednesday...I bet you’re more happy with what we ended up giving up for him
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Their goal scoring rate is almost identical the last two years, including this year, and Ritchie's overall production is much higher.
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Correct. Ritchie is a better player with a better contract and better upside. If Heinen returns Ritchie, we should not trade him for Wood. Even if NJ were to add to equalize overall value, you still prefer to come away with the better player for present needs.
LouJersey
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personally I think Fitzgerald laughs and hangs up for either but agree to disagree
Ritchie has 40lbs on Woods and would utterly destroy the dude in a fight
it’s not even fair comparing the two players
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Apparently Brian Burke called Nick Ritchie fat yesterday?? Please told tell me that we have another guy just chasing the play all night.
I've watched all of his fight clips on hockeyfights & several highlights on YouTube & I'm pretty happy to have a guy like that in our top 9. Been sorely lacking this year. With him in there, Blidh, Wagner, and Lauzon become that much tougher; & ideally guys like Chara & Marchand don't have to fight
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Mike Knuble same thing
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Good points.
Better case than Wilson may be Cam. Top 10 draft pick, three mediocre years on the west coast. Comes to Boston and it all falls into place. Let's dream big.
Honestly, I've never watched Ritchie play. Just going by his career up to this point. Top 10 draft pick who has numbers that say he was badly overrated.
He's coming off a game Sunday where he had 2 goals and 2 assists and was +4. So we get him while he's hot.
Where he plays is up to Cassidy and we can only trust he'll do the right thing for the team. Once the season is over evaluating him will be much easier.
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It's silly. Especially because the main argument against Wood was that we didn't need size or toughness. Now Ritchie is ok and Wood is not because Ritchie is bigger and tougher.
Regardless, I'm happy we got someone with some size/power to get inside and play against bigger defensemen, and I'm looking forward to seeing Ritchie.
I will say, my one concern with Nick is his speed. This team plays up tempo, they love the quick outs and stretch plays to streaking wingers. Cassidy didn't like Cehlarik because he wasn't fast, he didn't like Heinen because he wasn't fast. Will Nick get a pass because he's physical? Can he improve his foot speed?
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Dropped 46 IQ points & gained 46 pounds. Fair deal, I guess.
I got one eating a seal tattooed on my thigh
Might need to get Ritchie on the other thigh
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Thats ok
Bruins need less overthinking, overpassing (Heinen) and simple game, shoot the puck more at the net (Ritchie)
Ritchie will also crash his body around which gets him trouble here and there. This is all good
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