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Originally Posted by D as in David
I have not being on the Lucic-hate bandwagon but my thought today was that they're almost embarrasing him more by playing him than sitting him. I've really appreciated what he has brought to this team but I'm starting to see more and more of what others have been saying about his play.
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The one ability he seems to have left is being strong on the puck. He’s still one of the few guys who guy physically defend the puck when it’s on his stick like he’s a boulder, but once he gains time and space he can’t do anything with it. His speed is toast, his hits are getting softer, it’s just rough to watch.
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Originally Posted by dino7c
Ritchie played his first game in a long time...he has been good in his role this season
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I have nothing against Ritchie, I like him as a 13th forward and think he’s bringing what he is paid to bring, but Duehr brings more to the 4th line. I don’t even know if Duehr would excel up the lineup and I don’t need to find out, I just think he brings a bigger energy to the 4th. More mistakes, but more aggressive offensively and defensively. The mistakes will get ironed out with experience. Worth the trade off to me.