Nick Ritchie, the Anaheim Ducks first-round pick of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. He is one of those players that everyone loves to hate. Kind of like Corey Perry. However, the “hate” extends deep into his own fan base.
It is understandable with all of the boneheaded penalties he is notorious for taking. He has earned himself the reputation of being an irresponsible hot head. If things don’t go well, and Ritchie takes a penalty, all fingers point to the young power forward.
The anger towards Ritchie intensified when contract negotiations went cold so close to the season.