There’s no mistaking the energy Cal Ritchie is bringing into his first New York Islanders rookie camp. The 20-year-old center, acquired in the Brock Nelson trade, is showing early signs of why the organization was so high on him.
“Yeah, it was awesome,” Ritchie said after day one on Long Island. “I think it’s a really good group of guys. A lot of talent, a lot of great prospects here. So, it’s been a lot of fun so far. Good way to get the juices flowing before camp for real training camp.