Prospect Info: Avs draft F Calum Ritchie (2023 #27 overall)

[PAZ]

Dude killed it again last night with a 2G + 2 apple game. Now Up to 1.59 PPG. +21 in just 22 games. dragged his team from last place to 2 points out of first since his return from offseason surgery. He’s vastly improved over last season.

ritchie and Gulyayev are crushing their post draft seasons. Did the Avs actually draft well for once? The Avs two 2023 1st round picks look super promising so far.

To be fair, you could pick any prospect in the late 1st outside of Stramel (lul) and they'd look promising.

 

[McJedi]

To be fair, you could pick any prospect in the late 1st outside of Stramel (lul) and they'd look promising.

Then Good thing the Avs had two picks in the 2023 1st round.

 

[LTCPain75]

Why The Avalanche Should Be Ecstatic With The Development Of Calum Ritchie

It’s been a few years since the Colorado Avalanche had a top prospect from the CHL in their system, but if the last few months are any indication, they may have found a good one in Calum Ritchie. The 18 year old center, who the Avalanche selected 27th overall in the 2023 NHL Draft, is […]

coloradohockeynow.com

 

[Ararana]

It would be so damn ironic if the Avs finally drafted and developed a top six center right after their contention window slams shut.

 

[Perratrooper]

Why The Avalanche Should Be Ecstatic With The Development Of Calum Ritchie

It’s been a few years since the Colorado Avalanche had a top prospect from the CHL in their system, but if the last few months are any indication, they may have found a good one in Calum Ritchie. The 18 year old center, who the Avalanche selected 27th overall in the 2023 NHL Draft, is […]

coloradohockeynow.com

The scout said “Skating has always been a strength for Ritchie” based on my limited viewings and highlights I can’t say how skating overly stood out as a positive. Has he improved this year?

 

[AllAboutAvs]

Why The Avalanche Should Be Ecstatic With The Development Of Calum Ritchie

It’s been a few years since the Colorado Avalanche had a top prospect from the CHL in their system, but if the last few months are any indication, they may have found a good one in Calum Ritchie. The 18 year old center, who the Avalanche selected 27th overall in the 2023 NHL Draft, is […]

coloradohockeynow.com

Very good read on Ritchie. Very encouraging comments from Brock in that article. Brock is very well regarded when it comes to OHL players.

 

[henchman21]

Ritchie played last night and no comments... must not have had any points.

(I actually thought he was good and one of the better players in the game... just was a slog of a game)

 

[AllAboutAvs]

Ritchie played last night and no comments... must not have had any points.

(I actually thought he was good and one of the better players in the game... just was a slog of a game)

He is now obviously a bust until he gets points again.

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

So basically, we can't move Ritchie. He could be very valuable to us in the near future. One asset less.

Only move him, if we find something we love and is signed long-term.

 

[LTCPain75]

So basically, we can't move Ritchie. He could be very valuable to us in the near future. One asset less.

Only move him, if we find something we love and is signed long-term.

Agree 100% Keep Ritchie and let him develop in the Avs' system. Too many on this board subscribe to "window open/all in" equates to trading away premium draft picks/prospects ASAP

 

[henchman21]

So basically, we can't move Ritchie. He could be very valuable to us in the near future. One asset less.

Only move him, if we find something we love and is signed long-term.

Agree 100% Keep Ritchie and let him develop in the Avs' system. Too many on this board subscribe to "window open/all in" equates to trading away premium draft picks/prospects ASAP

Extending out this thought bubble... if Ritchie is to be an impact #2C, the earliest year that could be expected is 26-27. At that point the Avs are a full year into Mikko and Byram's new deals. The entire core except Makar and Byram (if he is even core at that point) are over 30 and you're in the final season of Makar, G, Lehky and Colton's deals. IMO That is just not setting up much wiggle room.

 

[Pokecheque]

Nope. He like literally every other asset, should be up for grabs for the right price. You can rebuild later. Now is the time to go for it. All the picks, all the prospects, and some roster players should be available. No excuses.

 

[GeoRox89]

Ritchie should be on the table for a 2C that will be a solution for the next 3 years. Moving him for a rental who walks would be tough. Not a fan of re-signing the current declining Lindholm so would hate to see Ritchie moved for him unless we win the Cup

 

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

Ritchie should be on the table for a 2C that will be a solution for the next 3 years. Moving him for a rental who walks would be tough. Not a fan of re-signing the current declining Lindholm so would hate to see Ritchie moved for him unless we win the Cup

Yea, I'm fine trading just about anyone if it upgrades the team. However, the deals shouldn't be short sighted.

 

[henchman21]

IMO it is all on a scale... Ritchie in a Lindholm deal would be a bit rough, but if that is the best way to shore up this team, it is probably a risk worth taking. Ritchie in a Monahan deal would be incredibly irritating. Ritchie in Mittelstadt deal would be a no brainer.

 

[AllAboutAvs]

I have no issue trading Ritchie in a deal for a mid- or long-term 2C. I would still do it for a rental but I wouldn't be too happy about it. After reading Brock's comments about Ritchie in Evan's article I would much prefer they use other assets than Ritchie for a 2C rental.

 

[jabubenice]

Ritchie played last night and no comments... must not have had any points.

(I actually thought he was good and one of the better players in the game... just was a slog of a game)

as always thanks @henchman21

 

[BobRossColton]

I think gulyayev is the player we "try" to use last.

 

[Hasbro]

It would be so damn ironic if the Avs finally drafted and developed a top six center right after their contention window slams shut.

The LaFontaine.

 

[The Mars Volchenkov]

I think gulyayev is the player we "try" to use last.

I kind of think the opposite. He may be first, but that’s because you don’t know when he actually is coming to North America. You know it won’t be for two years, but he could always extend.

 

[BobRossColton]

I kind of think the opposite. He may be first, but that’s because you don’t know when he actually is coming to North America. You know it won’t be for two years, but he could always extend.

Yeah I also considered this. I figured I'd see if anyone chimed in.

 

[henchman21]

I kind of think the opposite. He may be first, but that’s because you don’t know when he actually is coming to North America. You know it won’t be for two years, but he could always extend.

On the flip… that unknown hurts his value. Most teams that want prospects, want them in the NHL in a year or so. The question here is it 2? Is it 4? Do you trust his development that you’ll have almost zero say in? The uncertainty could lower the value enough where the Avs decide it is better to hold and wait.

 

[GirardSpinorama]

We should have went hard for Geekie instead of colton and used all the assets for a 2C.

 

[Avs9296]

We should have went hard for Geekie instead of colton and used all the assets for a 2C.

Ok.

But what does this have to do with Calum Ritchie?

 

[PAZ]

It's funny how protective we are of Ritchie when we haven't found one impactful player outside the top 10 in over a decade.

There's a chance Gulyayev or Ritchie could break the mold, but there's just as good of chance they're the next Newhook, Jost, Kaut, Elliot, Siemens, etc.