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TheTaoOfSemenko
Vegas Golden Knights
Joined: 07.01.2009

Jan 27 @ 1:52 AM ET
Braiden can be a Richard, he got Reveen and me. Didn't do anything to deserve it either we were totally talking about The Canadiens players, speculating on who are tops and who are bottoms and then maybe posted a picture or two of what the players would look like having sex with each other. He can be so irrational some days.
- ShooterMcGavin

I think that sort of homophobia reflects badly on hockeybuzz refs. I would file a complaint.
Ihateallofu
Edmonton Oilers
Location: Meh
Joined: 11.09.2014

Jan 27 @ 1:52 AM ET
Braiden can be a Richard, he got Reveen and me. Didn't do anything to deserve it either we were totally talking about The Canadiens players, speculating on who are tops and who are bottoms and then maybe posted a picture or two of what the players would look like having sex with each other. He can be so irrational some days.
- ShooterMcGavin

the hypocricy pisses me off too.
cant post pics of chicks or some funny sh1t like u mention, but thats inappropriate compared to the milfs and fuking Russian bride ads along the side of the website

TheTaoOfSemenko
Vegas Golden Knights
Joined: 07.01.2009

Jan 27 @ 1:53 AM ET
Wtf is it?
- ShooterMcGavin

It's a 3D spherical maze that you guide a small ball through by tilting, rotating and turning the sphere.
Ihateallofu
Edmonton Oilers
Location: Meh
Joined: 11.09.2014

Jan 27 @ 1:53 AM ET
I think that sort of homophobia reflects badly on hockeybuzz refs. I would file a complaint.
- TheTaoOfSemenko



dude, whats your problem? why do you hate gay people so much?
ShooterMcGavin
Detroit Red Wings
Location: Stolen Colon, AB
Joined: 02.26.2011

Jan 27 @ 2:03 AM ET
It's a 3D spherical maze that you guide a small ball through by tilting, rotating and turning the sphere.
- TheTaoOfSemenko

Just watched a video, (frank) that thing! I bet it's more addicting than smack
TheTaoOfSemenko
Vegas Golden Knights
Joined: 07.01.2009

Jan 27 @ 2:10 AM ET
Just watched a video, (frank) that thing! I bet it's more addicting than smack
- ShooterMcGavin

It is. I can't believe they recommend it for 8 years old and up.
Aussiepenguin
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Sydney
Joined: 08.02.2014

Jan 27 @ 3:16 AM ET
It's probably been said a million times on here today - no.

Richards is the type of contract that stupid desperate GM's will take on & lose their job over.

I think the other Richards should be your target in the off season if the Hawks don't resign, he & ROR. That's my 2 bobs worth for you hard on Oilers dudes, tear it down & insult me but it's there & Im not taking it back.

Edit: forgot about Roy. Are you guys signing him? If so then just ROR although Brad Richards would be the leader you guys need in my opinion.
RobFlyers#1
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 06.22.2009

Jan 27 @ 7:00 AM ET
Richards is playing 13:41 average ice time per game. It's not like he's playing 20 minutes per game plus power play.... How do anyone produce offensively if they are not in a position to do so? I hope a western team
Takes a chance on him and gives him the opportunity to play quality minutes and he sticks it to the Kings every time he plays them. Also horrible management by Lombardi because he could have used a compliance buyout on him this past summer and didn't.
FiretheGM
Location: Edmonton, AB
Joined: 12.16.2011

Jan 27 @ 8:09 AM ET
It's a not qeastion of if Richards is claimed, it's who does it. I guess we will find out in a few hours.
Ersberg
Season Ticket Holder
Los Angeles Kings
Joined: 05.26.2009

Jan 27 @ 8:29 AM ET
I don't think LA could do both a roster player and retain salary. One or the other.
SJSharks39
San Jose Sharks
Location: I'm the OELest , CA
Joined: 11.14.2014

Jan 27 @ 8:31 AM ET
Richards is playing 13:41 average ice time per game. It's not like he's playing 20 minutes per game plus power play.... How do anyone produce offensively if they are not in a position to do so? I hope a western team
Takes a chance on him and gives him the opportunity to play quality minutes and he sticks it to the Kings every time he plays them. Also horrible management by Lombardi because he could have used a compliance buyout on him this past summer and didn't.

- RobFlyers#1

He's not that type of player anymore, Mike Richards is a bottom 6 forward, that can help you out on the pk.

Horrible management by Lombardi really ? Dude only has 2 cups......Hindsight is 20/20 there bub last season & heading into this season Mike Richards was their 3rd line centre, but he's fallen off this year & continues to be a declining player.
ChetManly
Edmonton Oilers
Location: I think Chet Manly is the worst poster on this site - James Tanner
Joined: 06.25.2013

Jan 27 @ 9:50 AM ET
you're all window lickers
HouseArrest187
Edmonton Oilers
Location: ITS ON LIKE DONKEYKONG.... You know.... If he was sitting on a porch..., SK
Joined: 08.01.2012

Jan 27 @ 9:59 AM ET
you're all window lickers
- ChetManly

Even me....
DDM-Coga
Colorado Avalanche
Location: If Chabot is not in the NHL, Ill revoke my account - AlfiesSald, AB
Joined: 07.24.2009

Jan 27 @ 10:07 AM ET
Even me....
- HouseArrest187


especially you
SJSharks39
San Jose Sharks
Location: I'm the OELest , CA
Joined: 11.14.2014

Jan 27 @ 10:12 AM ET
especially you
- DDM-Coga

HouseArrest187
Edmonton Oilers
Location: ITS ON LIKE DONKEYKONG.... You know.... If he was sitting on a porch..., SK
Joined: 08.01.2012

Jan 27 @ 10:13 AM ET
especially you
- DDM-Coga

HouseArrest187
Edmonton Oilers
Location: ITS ON LIKE DONKEYKONG.... You know.... If he was sitting on a porch..., SK
Joined: 08.01.2012

Jan 27 @ 10:14 AM ET

- SJSharks39

We'll there's no denying it.... I have probably been that high....
SJSharks39
San Jose Sharks
Location: I'm the OELest , CA
Joined: 11.14.2014

Jan 27 @ 10:18 AM ET
We'll there's no denying it.... I have probably been that high....
- HouseArrest187



The snozzberries taste like snozzberries.
batjester
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: College hockey is way more competitive than the OHL - hanleyaj, WI
Joined: 03.09.2013

Jan 27 @ 10:18 AM ET
you're all window lickers
- ChetManly

Yeah. wussy flavored windows.
The-O-G
Calgary Flames
Joined: 11.29.2011

Jan 27 @ 10:29 AM ET
It's a not qeastion of if Richards is claimed, it's who does it. I guess we will find out in a few hours.
- FiretheGM


When do the waiver claims go through?
The-O-G
Calgary Flames
Joined: 11.29.2011

Jan 27 @ 10:30 AM ET

- SJSharks39


Johnny Hockey?
HouseArrest187
Edmonton Oilers
Location: ITS ON LIKE DONKEYKONG.... You know.... If he was sitting on a porch..., SK
Joined: 08.01.2012

Jan 27 @ 10:31 AM ET


The snozzberries taste like snozzberries.

- SJSharks39

such a classic movie.
HouseArrest187
Edmonton Oilers
Location: ITS ON LIKE DONKEYKONG.... You know.... If he was sitting on a porch..., SK
Joined: 08.01.2012

Jan 27 @ 10:32 AM ET
Johnny Hockey?
- The-O-G

DDM-Coga
Colorado Avalanche
Location: If Chabot is not in the NHL, Ill revoke my account - AlfiesSald, AB
Joined: 07.24.2009

Jan 27 @ 10:46 AM ET

- SJSharks39

mochoson
Atlanta Thrashers
Location: Josi is the most overrated player in the nhl. He isnt even close to a top ten. - James_Tanner, NJ
Joined: 02.28.2009

Jan 27 @ 10:56 AM ET
Richards is playing 13:41 average ice time per game. It's not like he's playing 20 minutes per game plus power play.... How do anyone produce offensively if they are not in a position to do so? I hope a western team
Takes a chance on him and gives him the opportunity to play quality minutes and he sticks it to the Kings every time he plays them. Also horrible management by Lombardi because he could have used a compliance buyout on him this past summer and didn't.

- RobFlyers#1


Its not horrible managment. Richards will find his game in the AHL and be moved at some point regardless. The Kings weren't going to buy him out and lose him for nothing when they lost players like Brayden Schenn and Wayne Simmonds to get him. Dean Lombardi said it best yesterday....."Mike is a guy whos hit .330 that can still hit .280, but right now is having trouble batting .200"

Mike Richards at no point during his tenure with the Kings has been the same player he was in Philly. Dude went from being the captain of the team that drafted him in a great hockey city to a bottom-6 forward who gets scratched for games. He's always had motivational issues. To me, he just doesn't care.

He's always been an average skater at best and has a decent, but limited, skill set. The guy was a PPG player in Philly because of his hockey sense and his willingless to be a leader on and off the ice. That passion isn't there anymore with Mike Richards. My personal opinion is that he likes being a leader and a focal point of the the offense and is on a team filled with offensive fire power. I also don't think he's the biggest sutter fan.

The Oilers were smart to do their due diligence and not out right claim him with that contract. But anybody arguing Mike Richards doesn't make the Oilers a better team is absolutely delusional.
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