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Originally Posted by TheoFleury
Canes fans really do seem universal in their dislike for Ryan. It's to the point where I don't think I read a single positive thing about him on their board. They basically viewed him as a leech who benefited from playing with Skinner. Makes me nervous.
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I did a bit more digging and found some.
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"I wouldn't trade him. He shows up pretty consistently, scores enough, and is a super-minor cap hit."
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"Yeah, I’m not a Derek Ryan apologist by any means, but he’s more valuable to us than he is in a trade. He’s elite in the face-off circle, (as you said) scores enough, and provides good energy and grit. Personally, I just think he’s over-slotted by a line. He should be our 4C."
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Can we talk about Derek Ryan a second
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"I am just amazed by his play. He has been fantastic. It seems every time he is in a prime scoring position he takes advantage of it. This guy is 30 and making his first true run at being a regular NHLer and he hasn't looked back. It seems he has tons of chemistry with several different players as well."
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"He's thirty and a rookie but plays like an up and coming hotshot. Love his play"
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"I love Ryan so much! He plays like he wants to be here. Night end and night out he puts his body on the line and skates hard."
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