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Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher
The size advantage never goes out the window. It's one of his strengths, not a weakness like you try to make it out to be. He has man strength now, that's a good thing. He will be able to overpower defensemen at the NHL level as well, that's why powerforwards are so valuable. Winning board battles can lead to goals. Having a team that wins battles in front of the net and along the boards leads to offense. Ritchie has the type of size that will allow him to win a lot of those battles and his physical style is what you want to see from a big man.
Strange post. His size and strength combined with his skill is his appeal. It isn't a reason to discount or downgrade him.
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ya....but he seems like a mouth breather.