Cal Ritchie focuses on growth after setbacks with Islanders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 12:11 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Cal Ritchie, a former first-round pick of the Colorado Avalanche, is embracing his role with the New York Islanders after facing several challenges in his early career. After beginning the previous season with limited ice time, Ritchie showed promise by finishing with 30 points in 65 games. Following a mid-season trade from Colorado to New York, Ritchie has prioritized improving his game and aims to solidify his position as a center. His development plan includes getting stronger and enhancing his skating.
- •Cal Ritchie was traded from the Avalanche to the Islanders on March 6, 2025.
- •He finished the last season with 30 points in 65 games.
- •Ritchie recorded 13 goals and 17 assists last season.
- •He focuses on improving his strength and skating this summer.
- •Ritchie aims to play as a center moving forward.
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"A former Avalanche first-round pick has faced setbacks, uncertainty, and change, but each challenge has only strengthened his pursuit of becoming a full-time NHL impact player.
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