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Originally Posted by Ashasx
I don't see how Ritchie's ceiling is anywhere near the Sams, Ekblad, Draisaitl, or Dal Colle.
The best "power forward" in the NHL is a 60 point player.
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You really like to overrate MDC don't you? People who have not seen him play look at his stats and think he will be something special but I am telling you this guy will not be able to set up like he does in the OHL and just sit there untouched to release that great wrister he has. If he gets hit he shuts down, he is not a physical guy at all. I have zero doubt Ritchie will be a much better NHL player, he is an absolute beast now and once he gets whipped into NHL shape he is going to be extremely hard to stop. I see his upside is a Lucic type player with better hockey IQ, hands, and shot. I think the Flames should draft whichever of the top 4 group that is left so the Ritchie point is a non factor but MDC should in no way be in the same sentence as the other 4 guys you mentioned.