There is not one person that is a stranger to having expectations placed on them. Whether it’s at a job, your family, or simply expectations that you’ve placed on yourself, we’ve all had to deal with them in one way or another. The Anaheim Ducks are no exception to this rule. Expectations are just a part of this beautiful circle we call life. However, they aren’t always realistic.
Why do I bring this up? It was while reading an article about Nick Ritchie, published by one of our own at Pucks of a Feather, that I realized I was guilty of putting unrealistic expectations on him.