Ritchie has been a healthy scratch for the last five games, but he will replace Blake Comeau (personal) in the lineup on Monday. It has been a tough season for the former first-round pick, who has collected a single assist in 14 games.
Ritchie has missed the last four games with an infection, but could be back in the lineup vs. the Blue Jackets. Ritchie has just one assist in 11 games this season and will return in a fourth-line capacity (replacing Gemel Smith) if he ends up playing.
Ritchie was listed as a game-time decision, but will not play in Boston. Ritchie will be replaced by Justin Dowling.
Ritchie missed Monday’s morning skate and is questionable to play in Boston. If Ritchie can’t play, expect Justin Dowling to draw back into the Stars lineup.
Ritchie won’t play for the second time in three games as he will come out of tonight’s lineup in Washington. With Jason Spezza also injured, Dillon Heatherington is expected to draw in as a seventh defenseman tonight.
Duclair was caught in a strange collision with Bruins forward Brad Marchand, who essentially clotheslined Duclair and forcing his knee to buckle. Duclair left the ice in pain, but the news certainly could have been worse for the young forward.
After being acquired from the Coyotes, Duclair is set to make his Blackhawks debut on a line with David Kampf and Alex DeBrincat. Duclair comes to Chicago with nine goals and six assists (15 points) in 33 games.
Duclair reportedly asked to be dealt out of Arizona and they granted his wish. Duclair has nine goals and six assists (15 points) in 33 games with the Coyotes this season, but has yet to live up to expectations to this point in his career. Duclair is still young and could become a capable goal-scorer in this league and will look to start fresh in Chicago. The Blackhawks don’t have a lot depth on the wing, so Duclair could earn a sizeable role at some point.
Ritchie has sat for the last two games, but will play today vs. the Oilers. Ritchie has had a slow start to the season, picking up one goal and one assist in 14 games this season, averaging 11:44 TOI/GM. There’s no word on who Ritchie will replace in the Stars lineup.
Ritchie has missed the last three games with an upper-body injury but will be back in tonight vs. the Islanders. Ritchie has had a slow start to the year, collecting one goal and one assist in 12 games.
