There was plenty of praise for Cal Ritchie’s game when the NY Islanders acquired the player from the Colorado Avalanche for Brock Nelson at last year's trade deadline.
Some have compared him to Patrice Bergeron, and while the brakes need to be pumped on that comparison, Ritchie’s game is beginning to round out with each passing game.
Since joining the team for his first game in blue and orange on Halloween after impressing in his first three games in Bridgeport, the 20-year-old rookie is here to stay.
Cal Ritchie's offensive game is beginning to blossom
Ritchie has had an impact in the defensive zone since day one.