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Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf
I don't get the hate for Ritchie, it's like people are actively dismissing him solely because he's big when what has people putting him in the top 6-8 prospects for his draft is all the other stuff
great shot, good skating etc.
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You said it yourself. Great shot, good skating.
Not much else.
Has the makings of a good NHLer but not likely a top line player. Also, what Ped said. The top 5 have put up more points while being 40-50lbs smaller. I'd be more hopeful about a player who doesn't have the size advantage, yet can dominate in the league, and still has yet to fill out their frame.