I'd trade Hudler for Ritchie in a heartbeat. Exactly what this team needs. I think he has more than a decent skill set and his skating is about where you would expect someone who has grown so much so young to be. 6'3 235 at his young age, he needed and still needs to grow into his man body and learn to use it. Like Kanzig and Smith - but he is way way more talented and has a better pedigree. His conditioning, diet, training, skating, etc is all changing now as a 'almost pro'. I think it is a risk worth taking. I highly doubt anaheim gets rid of him. My only concern with Nick is he has had quite a few injuries for such a young fella.
Ferland - Bennett - Ritchie
This line would terrorize.
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