"Shortly after a seven-game debut stint in the NHL with the Colorado Avalanche, the 20-year-old center was acquired by the New York Islanders at the 2025 trade deadline in March. It just so happened that he was being traded for Islanders legend Brock Nelson, who was one of the team's most prolific and consistent goal scorers in the post-dynasty era. Brock's a legend here, Ritchie said on the first day of Islanders rookie camp."
"The playmaking forward, who recorded 15 goals and 55 assists (70 points) in 47 games with the OHL's Oshawa Generals last season, appeared to be on the fast track to make New York's NHL roster in 2025-26. That outlook, however, has changed. New general manager Mathieu Darche is sticking with Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Casey Cizikas down the middle to round out the bottom six."
Calum Ritchie, a 20-year-old center with a seven-game NHL debut for Colorado, was acquired by the New York Islanders at the 2025 trade deadline in exchange for Brock Nelson. Ritchie recorded 15 goals and 55 assists (70 points) in 47 OHL games last season and had been considered a candidate to make the Islanders' 2025-26 roster. New general manager Mathieu Darche is prioritizing Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Casey Cizikas at center for the bottom six and could return Mathew Barzal to center. Darche also added Jonathan Drouin, Maxim Shabanov, and Emil Heineman, increasing competition for roster spots.
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