C Calum Ritchie - Oshawa Generals, OHL (2023, 27th, COL)

[wetcoast]

I think that’s a fair assessment of him.

I guess the question boils down to: In a draft as good as this one, do you want to use a top-10 selection on Ritchie? It‘s something to keep an eye on going forward.

It certainly is something to keep an eye on in a very exciting draft year as well.

There are always risers and fallers in a draft year and some teams draft more for character than just flat out offense and that's the type of team that will take him in the top 10 if the draft were held today.

 

[WeThreeKings]

I think he's definitely in the conversation for the top 10 but he's in a conversation for the back half of it.

 

[Nabrules]

Man his production is pretty poor for a projected top 10 guy is a supposedly high end draft. 12 points in 15 games ain’t gonna cut it.

 

[Antiillafire]

5 games straight without points now. Is Oshawa just that bad? Is there a chance he finishes with only like 50-55 points this season?

 

[MichaelFarrell]

5 games straight without points now. Is Oshawa just that bad? Is there a chance he finishes with only like 50-55 points this season?

Oshawa sucks this year. Ritchie needs some guys who can finish what he creates. He’s been a bit inconsistent this year so far but he’s clearly the best player on that team.

He’s going to need some seasoning, but he has good upside at the NHL level I think.

Man his production is pretty poor for a projected top 10 guy is a supposedly high end draft. 12 points in 15 games ain’t gonna cut it.

There aren’t a lot of guys who have been significantly better in the CHL especially and you are drafting Ritchie more for his potential. I really think the points are a bit deceiving.

 

[NotProkofievian]

This is one of the more surprising stories so far in the draft year. I thought he was very impressive through the Hlinka camp and during Hlinka, like, so impressive that I find it hard to believe his team quality could drag him down.

Then again Otto Stenberg is also not producing.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

11 goals, 27 points in 30 games so far this season
Not what i expected from him.

60th in points
66th in goals

3rd in points for Generals and 4th in goals

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

Big game from him tonight on TSN. 2 goals and an assist.

 

[yessir29292]

 

[jfrank21]

Be a little happier if somehow the words points, goals and assists came after a couple of those 7s and 3s....This kid is so intriguing, really curious to see how much of the early season hype reappears if he closes the year off strong.

 

[Lavar Ball]

5 Goals and 4 assists in his last 5 games. Check out this snipe. Definitely still a 1st round talent here.

 

[Lavar Ball]

Stays hot with two more goals tonight

 

[wetcoast]

5 Goals and 4 assists in his last 5 games. Check out this snipe. Definitely still a 1st round talent here.

I've been following this guy for a while and have thought for quite a while what a good all around 1st rounder he might become as well as more valuable in NHL terms than some of his draft mates who will continue to be picked ahead of him in fantasy pools.

Some Savvy team that makes the playoffs will be getting a huge SC bump picking him later in the first round.

 

[MichaelFarrell]

I've been following this guy for a while and have thought for quite a while what a good all around 1st rounder he might become as well as more valuable in NHL terms than some of his draft mates who will continue to be picked ahead of him in fantasy pools.

Some Savvy team that makes the playoffs will be getting a huge SC bump picking him later in the first round.

I don’t know I could still definitely see him going top 15. I like his upside. He plays a mature game and has great vision.

 

[WeThreeKings]

I don’t know I could still definitely see him going top 15. I like his upside. He plays a mature game and has great vision.

I still see him going in the top 20. It's not like the tools aren't there, the production hasn't been.. but if he stays hot and has a good end of the year, teams aren't gonna wait too long to select a rangy center with skill.

 

[Generalsupdates]

2nd player from his draft class to hit 100 career points last night with 1G/1A

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

Another 1 G + 1 A so far tonight against the very good 67's.

I feel Ritchie will be one of those players who won't get a ton of hype going into the draft but once he reaches the NHL he'll be a solid 50+ point C.

 

[Generalsupdates]

Another 1 G + 1 A so far tonight against the very good 67's.

I feel Ritchie will be one of those players who won't get a ton of hype going into the draft but once he reaches the NHL he'll be a solid 50+ point C.

And then ended the game by beating Habs prospect Vinzenz Rohrer up the ice and putting this move on Preds prospect Jack Matier, to set up his linemate for the empty net

 

[Gnashville]

I so want the Predators to take this kid.

 

[Generalsupdates]

4 assists for Ritchie tonight to beat OHL's top team

 

[wetcoast]

4 assists for Ritchie tonight to beat OHL's top team

Man I really wanted the Canucks to take him with the NYI pick...maybe Detroit does?

 

[AintLifeGrand]

I so want the Predators to take this kid.

oh hell no- we dont need another safe middle 6 forward.

This guy isnt even scoring at a point per game in his draft year in a weak ohl

 

[Gnashville]

oh hell no- we dont need another safe middle 6 forward.

This guy isnt even scoring at a point per game in his draft year in a weak ohl

With the Edmonton pick? He may not be there by then but it’s not a bad idea

 

[AintLifeGrand]

With the Edmonton pick? He may not be there by then but it’s not a bad idea

with Edmonton pick I'd consider it, but I still think there may be better options, if we could package both our 2nd rounders for a very late round 1st I'd be for it

 

[scoutman1]

oh hell no- we dont need another safe middle 6 forward.

This guy isnt even scoring at a point per game in his draft year in a weak ohl

points do not tell the story...he had a very slow 1st half...made up for a good 2nd half and had over a point per game in the 2nd half of the season. The guy makes stuff happen everytime he is on the ice...kids is going to be a good one......Remember when Ryan O'Reilly never had a point per game in his draft year, went 2nd round despite being the 1st overall pick in the OHL draft...kind of turned out for Colorado who drafted him now other teams.