Yup if the big 3 are gone I believe Ritchie is in the mix.
I haven't seen him play, nor have I seen anyone outside of that prospects game earlier. However, I've heard and read it mentioned a few times that he might have the best skill in the draft and could potentially become a dominant NHLer.
As mentioned recently, his current physical state could be an argument for his potential being even higher than considered by most as he is considered a dominant player in spite of not great conditioning. If an NHL team changes that, look out by all accounts.
If our scouting staff are of the same mindset (the same staff that I have complete faith in now considering the majority of our last several drafts), then I have no problem with taking Ritchie over Dal Colle or Draisaitl.
That being said, as of right now I'd accept either of those 2 as well as I haven't seen them play, have read good things as well, and again trust our scouts.
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