""Yeah, it was awesome," Ritchie said after day one on Long Island. "I think it's a really good group of guys. A lot of talent, a lot of great prospects here. So, it's been a lot of fun so far. Good way to get the juices flowing before camp for real training camp.""
""It was a good high tempo practice today. So, it's kind of good to set the tone in that sense and get ready for the rest of camp.""
""Brock is like a legend here, and to be traded for him, it's obviously big shoes to fill. So, I'm going to work my hardest every day to try to fill [them].""
Cal Ritchie, a 20-year-old center acquired in the Brock Nelson trade, arrived at the New York Islanders rookie camp with noticeable energy and competitiveness. He praised the prospect group and described camp as fast-paced and a strong way to prepare for training camp. Ritchie reported bonding quickly with several prospects and expressed admiration for the team's No. 1 pick. He stated his goal of playing in the NHL and acknowledged the pressure of being the player traded for Brock Nelson. Ritchie previously started last season with the Colorado Avalanche and scored his first NHL goal against the Islanders.
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