[SeanCharles]

Originally Posted by Otto-matic

https://twitter.com/user/status/1037412161662808064
“It’s not like you’re just bringing in guys that may or may not play. We’re bringing in two top-nine forwards, a top-four ‘D,’ and a full new coaching staff....

Maybe I'm reading too much into it and it might be due to the divide over who our 3rd line centre will be this season but it doesn't seem like Tkachuk classifies Ryan as a top 9 forward..