Different place, let’s go for the same result. My youth team growing up was the Sabres and we always sucked. So that seems appropriate.
They know what they have with Backes, I think they are still trying to see if Ritchie can give them anything. He’s shown next to nothing so far but he has only played in 21 games and got off to a bumpy start with injury. Ritchie is likely headed for the waiver wire at some point in the 2nd half but they’re going to give him an opportunity before doing so.I’m not sure why Ritchie plays and Backes wears a suit and tie. Their stats — counting and advanced — are pretty much the same, but Backes plays a heavier game.