"It would have been tough to secure a roster spot one way or the other, but Ritchie was outstanding. In 61 total minutes of ice time, Ritchie put up two points (one goal, one assist). But the more impressive stat is that he recorded nine shots on goal, two hits, and two blocked shots. This was a player who was badly wanted to make the opening night roster, as he did last year with the Colorado Avalanche."
"It's a relatively minor injury, and Ritchie isn't expected to miss significant time. Still, its timing carries weight. Opening Night is when the spotlight burns brightest-fans are locked in, expectations are reset, and every player gets a chance to make an impression. Ritchie, in particular, was poised to seize that moment. Known for his relentless, high-effort style, he undoubtedly would have poured himself into every shift to prove to Patrick Roy and the Islanders' brass that he belongs at the NHL level."
Calum Ritchie suffered a lower-body injury and has been ruled out one to two weeks, interrupting his push for a New York Islanders roster spot. He produced two points (one goal, one assist) and recorded nine shots on goal, two hits and two blocked shots across 61 minutes of preseason ice time in a 4-3 win over the Flyers. Islanders depth down the middle (Bo Horvat, Mat Barzal, J.G. Pageau, Casey Cizikas) limits Ritchie's natural center role, though a winger spot remained possible. The injury is relatively minor but its timing reduces his chance to showcase a relentless, high-effort style to coaching staff.
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