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FlamesAddiction · 06-09-2014, 07:38 AM

Ritchie gets a lot of space in junior. His opponents don't see to challenge that much. In the NHL, he will have to learn to deal with players his size and bigger physically challenging him. Just based on the few videos I have seen, it does not appear that he has the speed to make up for it.

I am not saying that he can't do it. Obviously a lot of big players successfully go from junior to the NHL, but it is just something that he will have to adapt to.

As for Bennett, it looks like he plays on the wing a lot. would anyone change their opinion of him if he plays wing instead of center in the NHL?

06-09-2014, 07:38 AM	#5396
FlamesAddiction Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Vancouver Exp:	Ritchie gets a lot of space in junior. His opponents don't see to challenge that much. In the NHL, he will have to learn to deal with players his size and bigger physically challenging him. Just based on the few videos I have seen, it does not appear that he has the speed to make up for it. I am not saying that he can't do it. Obviously a lot of big players successfully go from junior to the NHL, but it is just something that he will have to adapt to. As for Bennett, it looks like he plays on the wing a lot. would anyone change their opinion of him if he plays wing instead of center in the NHL? __________________ "A pessimist thinks things can't get any worse. An optimist knows they can." Last edited by FlamesAddiction; 06-09-2014 at 07:41 AM.