Don't want Richards back at all on the Flyers Unless he replaces either one of, Umberger,Vinny or MacDonald
- twpguy

We'll take MacDonald back.














But you have to send him on a one-way trip via the Wayne-Train

Plural is much more exciting

I just love how the Flyers want every player available.
- Panthers88

C'mon... In Eks blogs everyone is after everyone.

Richards stats may have decreased in recent years but an after thought? I think not. You want to compare the two.

Richards

673GP 176G 297A 473PTS. ( .70 PPG)

Playoffs

124GP 26G 61A 87PTS. ( .70 PPG)

2 x Stanley Cup Winner
3 Stanley Cup Finals appearances
1 Olympic Gold Medal
1 Calder Cup Trophy (AHL)
Selke Trophy nominee

That's a hell of an after thought

Kesler

672GP 187G 220A 407PTS. ( .61PPG)

Playoffs

57GP 12G 26A 38PTS. ( .67PPG)

1 Stanley Cup Finals Apperance
1 Selke Trophy
1 Olympic Silver Medal

I'm not saying Richards is valued higher at this point in his career but I do believe he would still be a valuable piece to a team that can put him in the right fit.

This season

Richards 16GP 2G 5A 7PTS 15:26MPG
Kesler 17GP 5G 9A 14PTS 20:16MPG
- RobFlyers#1

You forgot to mention that he has been apart of 2 teams that came back from 0-3 deficits.

It's a dude...
- Iggysbff

I hate when that happens over and over again. Especially with the same girl/dude.

You forgot to mention that he has been apart of 2 teams that came back from 0-3 deficits.
- TheUltimateJet

True. I also didn't mention he holds the record for most career 5 on 3 short handed goals with 3.

True. I also didn't mention he holds the record for most career 5 on 3 short handed goals with 3.
- RobFlyers#1

I'd rather ship Brown and keep Richards.

Richards stats may have decreased in recent years but an after thought? I think not. You want to compare the two.

Richards

673GP 176G 297A 473PTS. ( .70 PPG)

Playoffs

124GP 26G 61A 87PTS. ( .70 PPG)

2 x Stanley Cup Winner
3 Stanley Cup Finals appearances
1 Olympic Gold Medal
1 Calder Cup Trophy (AHL)
Selke Trophy nominee

That's a hell of an after thought

Kesler

672GP 187G 220A 407PTS. ( .61PPG)

Playoffs

57GP 12G 26A 38PTS. ( .67PPG)

1 Stanley Cup Finals Apperance
1 Selke Trophy
1 Olympic Silver Medal

I'm not saying Richards is valued higher at this point in his career but I do believe he would still be a valuable piece to a team that can put him in the right fit.

This season

Richards 16GP 2G 5A 7PTS 15:26MPG
Kesler 17GP 5G 9A 14PTS 20:16MPG
- RobFlyers#1

You've missed the whole point, I'm not talking about his past, I'm talking about his present, last year and this year. Why do you think his name is mentioned as a possible buy-out, or now trade rumors? He scored 11 goals last year and he's been assigned to the fourth line, I'm wondering why?

I like the kid and I know he's got a lot of miles on him, I just can't believe he's "lost it"? Maybe a change of scenery is what he needs to get the juices flowing again?

I'd rather ship Brown and keep Richards.
- Stu17

We'll take Brown but LAK have to retain his lisp

Richards for hartnell?



Good trade partners with CLB

- Streit2ThePoint

This isn't even animated.

This isn't even animated.


- eichiefs9

- Streit2ThePoint

Bailey for MacDonald

Bailey for MacDonald
- eichiefs9

I remember the debates on who was better, from the 2003 draft, Ryan Kesler or Mike Richards. Doesn't seem to be much of a debate now; what happened to Richards? Kesler is still excelling as a second line center and he's still an integral part of a great Ducks teams, Richards seems to be an after thought now.
- LeftCoaster

afterthought with two cup rings now, yeah.

Richards to TO for Holland and Robidas.

Makes sense for both sides!
- Byfuglien Ate Me

but not cap wise for the leafs

I remember the debates on who was better, from the 2003 draft, Ryan Kesler or Mike Richards. Doesn't seem to be much of a debate now; what happened to Richards? Kesler is still excelling as a second line center and he's still an integral part of a great Ducks teams, Richards seems to be an after thought now.
- LeftCoaster

with 2 stanley cup rings

afterthought with two cup rings now, yeah.
- hiway39

Stanley Cup rings are a team thing, one guys doesn't win you the Cup or Marcel Dionne would have multiple rings.

with 2 stanley cup rings
- zazzle

See above

See above
- LeftCoaster

but he did help.

Why are you guys even making trade proposals? You do know that the only reason the Kings would trade Richards is for cap relief right? So the Kings will be looking for picks/prospects only and these prospects will likely be not NHL ready nor carry more than $1 mil cap hit. Otherwise they would NOT be trading him, if he is even on the block.

I would say it would take a 1st and 2nd. Or a 1st and decent prospect. But at least a 1st.

Richards actually has a lot of value still even though his production isn't what it was like when he was on Philly. Philly fans should know this. Having a guy like that in your locker room does a lot for your team so him as an "after thought" cracked me up when I read that.

WOW ......

trolling trolling trolling.......

So, LA is going to trade one of the main reasons they have won the cup and are perenial cup contenders ... in an attempt to win another......

Hang on... a Roomer on Hockeybuzz that the Flyers are IN!!!?

Eklund: Preds, Jets, Pens, Sens, Leafs and FLYERS like Mike Richards? Buzzcast 1pm
- Eklund

good lord.