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Originally Posted by browna
He got 41 goals and 78 points in 68 games in junior and 48pts in 68 games in the AHL. These guys, even ones that drop or stick in as 4th liners didn’t get to the top level of hockey in the NHL by being lazy or unskilled.
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IMO both Ritchie brothers have looked to be in better shape, quicker, and more agile this season.
Wonder if they maybe took the offseason a bit more seriously. At 29 and 26 they are getting kind of close to the age where you don’t get a spot anymore if you aren’t an everyday NHLer, and a younger guy takes your place.