Any Bruin fan that doesn't admit this is a good signing is full of crap. Ritchie did exactly what was asked of him last year. I watched every bruin game last year like most years and this guy is a better passer than people think. He goes to the front of the net and can get mean, he hits and gets involved although he has a long fuse he is a beast when motivated. I know the put down is he doesn't skate fast but the difference between last year and the first year on the B's was noticeable. I think he can play power play net presence and on one of the top two lines left wing. While your top four skate and create this guy can play the down low aspect they need. Just my opinion.
- johnnypie

Are you a bruins fan?

Net pressence and mean are what we need

Ok bud.
He fit in great and played well his first 6 games.

Playoffs meh.
- Fakepartofme

You and I have different opinions on fitting in and doing well.

For me: doing nothing doesn't equal playing well.


Foligno did nothing. He was a colossal failure.

And he's signed for 4mil.

He wasn't 100% in the playoffs and he did have to step into a different role briefly in the playoffs. It's too bad it didn't work about better for the Leafs and Foligno.

But I'd rather have Ritchie on this team.

If Kase is reasonably healthy on this team, that's a bonus. Doubt Dubas would have signed him if things looked iffy.
- mjones242

Well kase and Ritchie for the same as foligno.
So not bad.
Specially if kase can stay healthy

I've been watching I think you should leave and I haven't laughed this hard at a tv show since I don't know when
- TheMussel

Is it on Netflix?

First pitch Springer 💣

Well kase and Ritchie for the same as foligno.
So not bad.
Specially if kase can stay healthy
- Fakepartofme

I can’t rag on Dubas rn..

He put a stop to the pussification of the team, and went junkyard dog style.. Ritchie, Gabriel and Simmonds will completely change the how teams view the Leafs. No more skating away from scrums, no more Hymans/Kapanens fighting (I know they’re gone), no more post game interviews from opposing players saying the Leafs are easy to play against.

This could work. Goaltending and defence are still huge question marks, but it could work.

Yup, they could try to sneak him through at the end of training camp. If he's claimed, meh... he's replaceable.
- mjones242

I think the issue is going to be flexibility of moving people in and out of the lineup. I get the sense that there are some waiver constraints that they may need to look at. So, maybe not just Brooks at the start of the season.

Exactly why he's the missing piece.
- mjones242

Any Bruin fan that doesn't admit this is a good signing is full of crap. Ritchie did exactly what was asked of him last year. I watched every bruin game last year like most years and this guy is a better passer than people think. He goes to the front of the net and can get mean, he hits and gets involved although he has a long fuse he is a beast when motivated. I know the put down is he doesn't skate fast but the difference between last year and the first year on the B's was noticeable. I think he can play power play net presence and on one of the top two lines left wing. While your top four skate and create this guy can play the down low aspect they need. Just my opinion.
- johnnypie

Good to hear.

Holy (frank), some notes of BeLeaf from the megadowner squad! Don't worry dudes, I've been holding space for you on the bandwagon where I've been trusting in the Shanaplan this whole time! 😎

Nick Ritchie.

The missing piece.
- Scabeh

He could be our Josh Anderson

Holy (frank), some notes of BeLeaf from the megadowner squad! Don't worry dudes, I've been holding space for you on the bandwagon where I've been trusting in the Shanaplan this whole time! 😎
- Zezel

They are a better team now than they were in the playoffs so there should be some beleafing going on,

He could be our Josh Anderson
- dmnted

Yeah, no, he'll score more goals and kick Andersons ass.

Holy (frank), some notes of BeLeaf from the megadowner squad! Don't worry dudes, I've been holding space for you on the bandwagon where I've been trusting in the Shanaplan this whole time! 😎
- Zezel

theyre so jealous of Dubas' superior intelligence and good looks and success its EATING THEM ALIVE

Is it on Netflix?
- Fakepartofme

Yup, 2 season, not for kids though

Holy (frank), some notes of BeLeaf from the megadowner squad! Don't worry dudes, I've been holding space for you on the bandwagon where I've been trusting in the Shanaplan this whole time! 😎
- Zezel

It’s not like i haven’t been saying Leafs need to get tougher for the last 3 years. I think they’re better built for the playoffs now.

Just need to get rid of that floater for a top 4 physical Dman and a 1st and we’re golden.

Are you a bruins fan?

Net pressence and mean are what we need
- Fakepartofme

Since 1967 . I believe he can be a real plus. Some hear think I troll because I’m a Bruin disciple. Not true I was down on Dubas when he was all about analytics and speed and skill. When intangibles and character were scoffed at. He has changed and is now looking for a balance . No problem giving him credit. Unbelievable but the leafs might be pushing the bruins around this year.

They are a better team now than they were in the playoffs so there should be some beleafing going on,
- bobbyisno1

Having tavares playing helps too.

Foligno did nothing but he was injured

Hyman had one goal

Thornton played

They’ll have muzzin back

Should be a better team with the new additions.

It’s not like i haven’t been saying Leafs need to get tougher for the last 3 years. I think they’re better built for the playoffs now.

Just need to get rid of that floater for a top 4 physical Dman and a 1st and we’re golden.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

The floater that lead the team in goals and points in the playoffs?

https://www.quanthockey.c...21-playoff-nhl-stats.html

The floater that lead the team in goals and points in the playoffs?
- bryant

No, the guy with more Delay of Game penalties than goals.

I can’t rag on Dubas rn..

He put a stop to the pussification of the team, and went junkyard dog style.. Ritchie, Gabriel and Simmonds will completely change the how teams view the Leafs. No more skating away from scrums, no more Hymans/Kapanens fighting (I know they’re gone), no more post game interviews from opposing players saying the Leafs are easy to play against.

This could work. Goaltending and defence are still huge question marks, but it could work.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

just hope both goalies can stay healthy otherwise they are up a creek without a paddle.

It’s not like i haven’t been saying Leafs need to get tougher for the last 3 years. I think they’re better built for the playoffs now.

Just need to get rid of that floater for a top 4 physical Dman and a 1st and we’re golden.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

You must be talking about Marner because I have been reliably informed that Nylander is so overpaid that he has negative value.

They are a better team now than they were in the playoffs so there should be some beleafing going on,
- bobbyisno1

Well, theyve yet to play a game.
So we'll see.

The floater that lead the team in goals and points in the playoffs?
- bryant

Idk, the one that always floats.

I forget his name.

It’s not like i haven’t been saying Leafs need to get tougher for the last 3 years. I think they’re better built for the playoffs now.

Just need to get rid of that floater for a top 4 physical Dman and a 1st and we’re golden.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

which one?