Someone call Darcy and tell him one of the "top 20 centers in the league" is there for the taking...

Someone call Darcy and tell him one of the "top 20 centers in the league" is there for the taking...
- grand-magus

He had a free shot at Roy and he went unclaimed............

Like I said I like Richards but maybe that messes up our pick ? I would want the Sabres to get him over the Oilers, screw them.
- SABRES 89

Richards has 15 pts in 47 games, he is not helping us that much.

Richards has 15 pts in 47 games, he is not helping us that much.
- Lilroot9

He's also playing a 4th line role.

The Kings have placed Mike Richards on waivers.
Richards, 29, has fallen a long way since being drafted 24th overall in 2003. He has a career-high of 80 points in 2008-09, but has registered just five goals and 10 assists (15 points) in 47 games this season. The Kings have reportedly tried trading Richards as of late, but the last trade fell through last night. If someone elects to claim him, he comes with a $5.75 million US cap-hit.
- thatsapickle

Blow, booze or both ???

He's also playing a 4th line role.
- dadeadhead

The whole Sabres team is playing a 4th line role

The whole Sabres team is playing a 4th line role


- Lilroot9

He's only getting 13:41 a night. Barely any pk or pp time.

He's only getting 13:41 a night. Barely any pk or pp time.
- dadeadhead

Is it because of the emergence of their young guns? Toffoli, Pearson, etc..?

He's only getting 13:41 a night. Barely any pk or pp time.
- dadeadhead

So what do you think he would be getting in 3yrs.

Just an opinion but Richards played a large leadership role at a young age in Philly. Then he goes to a team lead by the likes of Brown, Stoll, Kopitar and Gaborik and his role is diminished.

Maybe his ambition and enthusiasm has diminished. I really liked that SOB on Philly...

Blow, booze or both ???
- Pairo11

I'm not sure he and Sutter see eye to eye so a combo of all the above?

you are all crazy if you want richards he is done he should just retire..

he has nothing left

Is it because of the emergence of their young guns? Toffoli, Pearson, etc..?
- jochfr

That and they're stacked at center.


IMO he's a Nolan type guy.

you are all crazy if you want richards he is done he should just retire..

he has nothing left
- gerbe75pts

Neither do you but you keep coming around.........

That and they're stacked at center.


IMO he's a Nolan type guy.
- dadeadhead

If he is on the downside. He wouldn't make stick boy on this team in 2 seasons. He would be here for 5 more

Neither do you but you keep coming around.........


- dadeadhead

All I know is I'll be pretty p!ssed if Darcy is on stage taking pictures with McDavid...

you are all crazy if you want richards he is done he should just retire..

he has nothing left
- gerbe75pts

No offense but why would a 29 year old with a guaranteed contract still to pay him $20MM+ just retire?

Just an opinion but Richards played a large leadership role at a young age in Philly. Then he goes to a team lead by the likes of Brown, Stoll, Kopitar and Gaborik and his role is diminished.

Maybe his ambition and enthusiasm has diminished. I really liked that SOB on Philly...
- Pairo11

I think his "leadership" is part of what got him run out of town.

If he is on the downside. He wouldn't make stick boy on this team in 2 seasons. He would be here for 5 more
- cabin

They know a team is going to claim him as burying him only saves 900k and they only have 2.8 in space.


Someone at the bottom or on the Bubble is gonna take a Flyer on him IMO.

Argh - supposedly the last-ditch attempt to trade Richards was with the Leafs. Can you imagine if that had worked out? It would have been perfect.

I think his "leadership" is part of what got him run out of town.
- Slump Buster

And after he was traded because of his "Leadership" Philly went on to become terrible while Richards help lead the Kings to two cups in three years.

No offense but why would a 29 year old with a guaranteed contract still to pay him $20MM+ just retire?
- ImThatGuy

He's not ready...

But seriously Richards doesn't improve us that much if at all this season, but next season he would help I think.

Top 6:

Ennis, Richards, Moulson, Reinhart, McEichel, well its a top 5

Edit: Girgensons DUHHHHH

No offense but why would a 29 year old with a guaranteed contract still to pay him $20MM+ just retire?
- ImThatGuy

have you seen him play as of late ? his body is beat up pretty bad .

his best days are well behind him.

They know a team is going to claim him as burying him only saves 900k and they only have 2.8 in space.


Someone at the bottom or on the Bubble is gonna take a Flyer on him IMO.
- dadeadhead

This i would enjoy