Ryan Ritchie

Ryan Ritchie

Born in 87'. NHL bloodlines that root back to the 30-40's. Born in Toronto, live in Orillia, Ontario. I was a 4-season multi-sport rep athlete growing up. I do follow all sports, but following the NHL has been a top priority of mine since I was a young child.

Mar 8, 2017; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Chad Ruhwedel (2) celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period against the Winnipeg Jets at MTS Centre. Pittsburgh Penguins win 7-4. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Fedyck-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Expansion Draft: Metropolitan Division Post-Deadline Outlook

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Feb 5, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) looks on during a ceremony honoring Ovechkin's 1,000th NHL career point prior to the Capitals' game against the Los Angeles Kings at Verizon Center. The Capitals won 5-0. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Alex Ovechkin Stanley Cup Win Could Help Re-Spark Debate

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Feb 7, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Dallas Stars defenseman Jordie Benn (24) warms up before playing against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Daily: Jordie Benn, Zac Dalpe, Teemu Pulkkinen

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Oct 20, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Brian Boyle (11) looks on against Colorado Avalanche during the third period at Amalie Arena. Colorado Avalanche defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-0. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs Acquisition of Brian Boyle Win-Win for Both Sides

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Dec 23, 2016; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Vancouver Canucks right wing Alexandre Burrows (14) skates during the warmup period against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Overpaid for Canucks F Alexandre Burrows

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Feb 18, 2017; Buffalo, NY, USA; Buffalo Sabres left wing Evander Kane (9) against the St. Louis Blues at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Trade Rumors: 5 Hypothetical Deadline Deals That Could Happen

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Feb 13, 2017; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Arizona Coyotes center Martin Hanzal (11) passes the puck against the Calgary Flames during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Arizona Coyotes won 5-0. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Daily: Ben Bishop, Martin Hanzal, Colorado Avalanche

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Feb 2, 2017; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk (22) handles the puck during the second period against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Billy Hurst-USA TODAY Sports

Blues Trade Rumors: Why Kevin Shattenkirk Needs to Be Dealt

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Sep 30, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) makes the save on Boston Bruins left wing Peter Cehlarik (83) in the second period during a preseason hockey game at Joe Louis Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Daily: Claude Julien, Peter Cehlarik, Sergey Kalinin

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Feb 12, 2017; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Minnesota Wild forward Nino Niederreiter (22) celebrates his goal with defenseman Nate Prosser (39) during the first period against the Detroit Red Wings at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Trade Deadline 2017: Minnesota Wild Outlook, Fits, Trade Candidates

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Jan 12, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Gustav Nyquist (14) loses the puck during the third period against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center. The Stars defeat the Red Wings 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Daily: Gustav Nyquist, Jake Allen, Francois Beauchemin

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Jan 31, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars defenseman John Klingberg (3) and center Devin Shore (17) and center Radek Faksa (12) and defenseman Esa Lindell (23) celebrate a goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the game at the American Airlines Center. The Stars defeat the Maple Leafs 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Trade Deadline: Dallas Stars Outlook, Fits, Trade Candidates

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Feb 11, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist (30) waves to the fans after defeating the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 at Madison Square Garden. The win was Lundqvist's 400th NHL win. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Daily: Henrik Lundqvist, Craig Anderson, Sabres Trade Rumors

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Feb 10, 2017; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith (2) celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period against the Winnipeg Jets at MTS Centre. Chicago wins 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Fedyck-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Trade Deadline: Chicago Blackhawks Outlook, Fits, Trade Candidates

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Feb 9, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock (center) on the bench during a game against the St. Louis Blues at Air Canada Centre. St. Louis defeated Toronto 2-1 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Daily: Mike Iltch, Leafs Rumors, Jimmy Howard

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Feb 6, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; St. Louis Blues center Paul Stastny (26) celebrates his goal Philadelphia Flyers during the second period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Daily: Ice Conditions, Goalie Equipment, St. Louis Blues

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