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Calgary4LIfe · 07-28-2021, 04:16 PM

I like Ryan, and I wish him well, but I am glad that he is moving on.

I really liked him on the 3rd line - he does a lot of things well. I just didn't like that he is another undersized player that isn't particularly fast. With Monahan, Lindholm and Backlund ahead of him - as well as Dube that can play centre and Ruzicka looking like he should be taking a step forward in the organization, and still having Zary who looks very mature - it was the right decision to move on I think.

I hope he is the only Oiler to do well, but for the team to still stink.

07-28-2021, 04:16 PM	#42
Calgary4LIfe Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Exp:	I like Ryan, and I wish him well, but I am glad that he is moving on. I really liked him on the 3rd line - he does a lot of things well. I just didn't like that he is another undersized player that isn't particularly fast. With Monahan, Lindholm and Backlund ahead of him - as well as Dube that can play centre and Ruzicka looking like he should be taking a step forward in the organization, and still having Zary who looks very mature - it was the right decision to move on I think. I hope he is the only Oiler to do well, but for the team to still stink.