canucklehead44 Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 I’d rather give Byron Ritchie a pto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 1 hour ago, canucklehead44 said: I’d rather give Byron Ritchie a pto Also Brad Isbister, Jason Jaffray, Ryan Shannon, and Aaron Miller? What a team! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 If this guy had the mean streak to put fist to face. Could skate or use his size. I could look past any of the other issues but damn...... he reminds me of this kid working in the kitchen of the music venue I bartend at. HUGE kid. Absolute monster. But dumb as a gd post. Sitting holding the clamato button over my ice well wondering why the cranberry looked and tasted funny. No no, don't stiop holding the button. It says C, the one that you want says cranberry. Just keep holding the button down until it clicks bud. Thats Ritchie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred65 Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 He does not have a spectacular fight numbers. I believe 16 in 7 years and not few of them against heavy weights. If this is what you're looking for I'd guess there are better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citizen Erased Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 1 hour ago, DeNiro said: Also Brad Isbister, Jason Jaffray, Ryan Shannon, and Aaron Miller? What a team! Don’t forgot our new captain, Alex Biega. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJockitch Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Size yeah but not a good hockey player and slow. Love to have size but not size that can’t skate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkSave Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 I feel like we have some good bottom 6 options in Joshua and PDG. They are both big men with some decent speed, finish their checks and can chip in with offense from time to time. They can even be bumped up the lineup if needed, ideally for short stretches. I still see our biggest need as another top 4 defender and I expect to get that next offseason, when Myers and other contracts are off the books (Pearson, Beauvillier, Cole). But I guess it could happen sooner should we ship out one of Boeser or Garland. *I am intrigued about Filip Johannson (RD prospect). If he has a strong season in Abby, perhaps after Myers is moved, he could audition on the 3rd pairing- especially if we are a ways out from a playoff spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewbieCanuckFan Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 6 hours ago, canucklehead44 said: I’d rather give Byron Ritchie a pto 4 hours ago, DeNiro said: Also Brad Isbister, Jason Jaffray, Ryan Shannon, and Aaron Miller? What a team! Which player *LED* his team is points in the SEL (major league European league) one season - team MODO? None other than the legendary Byron "Why the **** is he on the point in the Canucks power play" Ritchie. I guess that's why. https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues/seasons/teams/0014322011.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammertime Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 I'd bring in Gemel Smith. Great special teams PK/PP guy with wheels to keep up and ride shotty with some skilled guys, Right shot C went PPG and the AHL not an enforcer but willing to drop em. ZAR The guy hits n PK's decent bottom 6. Aaron Dell we seriously need a backup. Derek Brassard He still moves pretty well 50% in the dot great 4th line guy put up 13g last year. Money on the PP. Alex Edler lets try to get him another contract around the league. If there isn't one out there at least he retires a Canuck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick_theRyper Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Just seeing Edler in a couple preseason games at least would be awesome 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citizen Erased Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 1 hour ago, hammertime said: I'd bring in Gemel Smith. Great special teams PK/PP guy with wheels to keep up and ride shotty with some skilled guys, Right shot C went PPG and the AHL not an enforcer but willing to drop em. ZAR The guy hits n PK's decent bottom 6. Aaron Dell we seriously need a backup. Derek Brassard He still moves pretty well 50% in the dot great 4th line guy put up 13g last year. Money on the PP. Alex Edler lets try to get him another contract around the league. If there isn't one out there at least he retires a Canuck. Holy crap! Brassard is still in the league? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammertime Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 23 minutes ago, Citizen Erased said: Holy crap! Brassard is still in the league? He was considering retirement last year but played on and had a pretty decent go. https://moneypuck.com/player.htm?p=8473544 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citizen Erased Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 3 minutes ago, hammertime said: He was considering retirement last year but played on and had a pretty decent go. https://moneypuck.com/player.htm?p=8473544 And he’s a free agent? Maybe offer him a PTO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylas Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 I know he’s inconsistent but he bring something we need and has had some really nice stretches in Calgary. ditch one of the soft perimeter wingers and add this big boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmaster Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 22 hours ago, wildcam said: Nick Ritchie Left Wing -- shoots LBorn Dec 5 1995 -- Orangeville, ONT [27 yrs. ago] Height 6.03 -- Weight 236 [191 cm/107 kg] Nick Richie 6'3 - 236 LBS - 27 - LW- This is the type of player Vancouver should be giving a PTO contract to? Canucks need toughness and Ritchie has some skill and can play tough and grityt we need this against so many big teams in the west. Last season Ritcher averaged 13:32 TOI -- GP 74 - G 13 - PTS 26 Tocchet type of big forward... Sure hope Alvinn doesn't wait much longer lost of players are getting PTO contracts.. Lets get Ritchie in for PTO -- Ritchie @ 6'3 - 236 lbs - LW would look great causing havoc in Canuck colours.. Go Canucks Go ! We’ve learned the hard way that big doesn’t necessarily mean any good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citizen Erased Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 26 minutes ago, grandmaster said: We’ve learned the hard way that big doesn’t necessarily mean any good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzle Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 I remember when people were oozing as Ritchie was playing for Team Canada. I distinctly remember thinking that he was overrated. I've not always been right, but this is one of the few times that I know I got it right, for what it's worth (which is not worth anything) 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Could bring back Motte. Though he isn't big he use to be one of our better PKers, would hit a ton and blocked shots. Had a hard time maintaining that high level of physical play for his size. Was injured a lot. For a cheap deal he wouldn't be a bad 4th line/13th forward. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 25 minutes ago, Junkyard Dog said: Could bring back Motte. Though he isn't big he use to be one of our better PKers, would hit a ton and blocked shots. Had a hard time maintaining that high level of physical play for his size. Was injured a lot. For a cheap deal he wouldn't be a bad 4th line/13th forward. If it means not having Aman and Studnicka up with the big club it’s worth it. Nothing against Aman but he needs to develop another layer to his game to be an every day NHLer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWJC Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 (edited) Some folks here miss the point. You offer him a PTO to elevate the competition in camp. You don’t have to sign the guy…you utilize him to raise the compete in everyone who is battling for a winger spot on this club. Yeah I’m sure some folks want better options for a PTO roster player. I do too. But PTO is just a try out. Think outside the box a bit here and how much this team needs to be ready to play to start the season. That means lighting a fire under a few asses right away to see what you get from it. PTO a vet back up G while we’re at it please. And maybe even another vet D like the Nick Holden or Patrick Nemeth or Slater Koekkoek or Jake Gardiner types who might still be available. I just want to see this team truly ready come puck drop this year. Edited September 3, 2023 by RWJC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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