Looking more in-depth at what Nick Ritchie brings to the table, he’s not that outwardly different to Danton Heinen at least based on traditional-type statistics. Heinen has likely had totals elevated by virtue of playing for the Boston Bruins, after all.
Nick Ritchie was a 10th overall pick in his draft year meaning there clearly had to be some modicum of talent on display. Heinen, by comparison, was a fourth round (116th overall) pick. That in itself should speak volumes to who has the higher ceiling.
However, as we know, that isn’t always the case in the NHL, especially these days as more and more players graduate without being first-round picks.