Some might recall that I'm firmly in the "Rittich is an NHLer, right now" camp.
Flamesnation just posted its prospect wrapup on Rittich. Had some comments from Heat PBP Brandon Kisker that I agree with 100% based on the Stockton games I watched. It's especially interesting coming from a former goalie:
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Originally Posted by Brandon Kisker interviewed by Flamesnation
He’s so calm. He’s never out of position and he’s extremely athletic. While Jon can steal the show with a show stopping save, Rittich always seemed to not need to make an incredible save because he was always in the right spot. Positionally sound goaltender for sure. The thing that strikes me was his rebound control. I think the two things you need to be an NHL goaltender is the ability to control where the puck goes and to be able to perform at the same level every game. You knew Rittich was going to give you his all each time he started as I could count on probably one finger a game where he was subpar in. Other then that outlier, he was pretty consistent.
I think he’s a legitimate NHL prospect and not just as a backup. I can see him playing in the NHL and not stopping until he’s a starter. To me, this is the kind of find that comes around once in a while. An unknown entity who exceeds expectations and is so well liked among his teammates that he could be that dark horse that nobody thinks about until he’s already seized an opportunity.
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https://flamesnation.ca/2017/05/28/p...david-rittich/