Nick Ritchie LW FA Mon 12/18/17 3:21 PM
Nick Ritchie
LW FA
Ritchie (upper body) is expected to return to action against the Devils on Monday, Shawn P. Roarke of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Prior to his stint in the press box, Ritchie was bogged down in a seven-game goal drought in which he garnered a mere two helpers. The 21-year-old figures to slot into a bottom-six role for now, but could get a look on the first or second line down the road. The winger technically still needs to be activated off injured reserve with Andy Welinski likely headed down to the minors in a corresponding move.
Nick Ritchie LW FA Sat 12/16/17 7:53 PM
Nick Ritchie
LW FA
Ritchie (upper body) was designated for injured reserve Saturday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ritchie's placement on IR allowed the Ducks to activate Hampus Lindholm (upper body). The -year-old Ritchie will be sidelined for a third straight game as he sits out Saturday's clash with the Capitals. Using a retroactive designation will allow Anaheim to activate the winger as early as Monday versus the Devils -- assuming he is healthy.
Nick Ritchie LW FA Tue 12/12/17 3:36 PM
Nick Ritchie
LW FA
Ritchie (upper body) will practice Wednesday, and he'll also accompany the Ducks on a six-game road trip that begins in St. Louis the following day.
EDGE Analysis
Anaheim's 2014 first-round (10th overall) draft pick has amassed nine points, 34 PIM and 81 hits through 27 games this season. The third-year winger's role has increased in power-play situations, and he's also getting acclimated with the penalty kill. Consider keeping close tabs on this situation, as Ritchie has the potential to make a noticeable fantasy impact upon his eventual return. At the very least, his playing time should be meaningful with Corey Perry (lower body) week-to-week with his ailment.
Nick Ritchie LW FA Mon 12/11/17 1:40 PM
Nick Ritchie
LW FA
Ritchie (upper body) is unlikely to play Monday against Carolina, Eric Stephens of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
According to the report, Ritchie suffered the injury Friday against Minnesota and hasn't been able to practice since then. Expect Ritchie -- who's scored three goals and nine points in 27 contests this season -- to miss Monday's game unless the Ducks state otherwise.
Nick Ritchie LW FA Sun 11/26/17 1:56 AM
Nick Ritchie
LW FA
Ritchie scored the Ducks' only goal in a 2-1 overtime loss against the Kings on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
The 21-year-old exploded for 14 goals last season, but he hasn't shown much in the scoring department early in 2017-18. Including his goal Saturday, Ritchie has three scores and seven points in 20 games. The good news is he could be heating up, as he has two goals and three points in the last six games. The other anomaly from Saturday's game was Ritchie played 21:12, which nearly eight minutes more than what he usually plays. After scoring Saturday, it will be interesting to see if he contains his larger role because that would certainly raise his fantasy value.
Nick Ritchie LW FA Thu 11/16/17 1:18 AM
Nick Ritchie
LW FA
Ritchie scored a goal and had an assists in a 4-2 win Wednesday against the Bruins.
EDGE Analysis
Ritchie ended a nine-game goalless streak here, but that only gives him two goals on the season. He has a low shooting percentage, but the 21-year-old has yet to prove himself as a goal scorer in his career.
Nick Ritchie LW FA Mon 11/13/17 2:13 PM
Nick Ritchie
LW FA
Ritchie failed to score a goal for the ninth consecutive game during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Tampa Bay.
EDGE Analysis
With Anaheim dealing with a slew of injuries, the budding power forward has squandered an opportunity to solidify a meaningful scoring role. In fact, Ritchie logged just 9:11of ice time while skating primarily with rookies Kevin Roy and Kalle Kossila on Sunday. Being in head coach Randy Carlyle's doghouse could quickly cripple Ritchie's fantasy appeal in all settings, and there's not much to be excited about currently.
Nick Ritchie LW FA Mon 10/23/17 12:30 PM
Nick Ritchie
LW FA
Ritchie was demoted to the No. 2 power-play unit during Monday's practice, Eric Stephens of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
With a few Anaheim regulars returning to the ice, Ritchie was relegated down the depth chart. The 21-year-old winger has recorded just a single assist through four games, but he's packed plenty of punch in the PIM and hits columns with 14 and 11, respectively. While Ritchie's scoring upside is likely to remain limited, he can help in fantasy settings that reward his rambunctious and undisciplined style of play.
Nick Ritchie LW FA Fri 10/13/17 8:53 PM
Nick Ritchie
LW FA
Ritchie (lower body) will rejoin the lineup for Friday's game against the Avalanche, Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Ryan Getzlaf (lower body) unavailable for the contest, Ritchie's return will at least lessen some of the blow. He's expected to skate alongside Derek Grant and Chris Wagner on the third line in his return to the ice.
Nick Ritchie LW FA Fri 10/13/17 2:31 PM
Nick Ritchie
LW FA
Ritchie (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Friday's matchup with the Avalanche, Eric Stephens of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ritchie has missed the Ducks' last three contests, but he was able to participate in Friday's morning skate, and reportedly felt good afterwards. The 21-year-old forward will take the ice for pregame warmups Friday evening, and if he feels up to the task, he'll return to a bottom-six role for Anaheim's game against Colorado.