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Originally Posted by Calgary4LIfe
I always love to hear people's 1st-hand scouting reports. Those seem to be really appreciated here! If you feel up to it, I am sure I speak for a lot of posters here that we would welcome your thoughts.
Also, what are people's take on Ritchie. I really didn't want this kid to be drafted, and I wonder if his past injury concerns will become future ones - but this kid is starting to grow on me. I hope someone that has watched him with some regularity can chime in with their thoughts.
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On Dal Colle, here is the impression that I have from watching him live:
- He is big and fast. Great acceleration.
- He does not give up the puck easily.
- He has a great shot.
- He is not overly flashy. actually reminds me of Monahan in that regard. He relies on knowing where to be (hockey IQ).
- Plays the point on the PP sometimes.
- He tends to raise his game at key moments (clutch).
- He uses his teammates well and isn't a selfish player.
- He is not terrible defensively.... he gets back to break up plays.
The only negative I have noticed is that for a big player, he isn't very physical. That is not to say that he is a push over... because he can (and will) take a hit to make a play, but there are times when you just want him to be a little meaner.