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I am not seeing anything out of Richards. I think he is exactly same Richards as last year. He sucks! Why didn't we buy him out? I think, so far I am most upset about that.
 
You're preaching to the choir there 2009, but, everyone wanted him back so I guess we'll see. I wouldn't say he's been good or bad so far, but I don't see much difference early on either. His skating and conditioning look better but we'll see what the production is.
 
I did not want him back..........but then again, I don't matter. Sather wants him,
therefore Richards stays. Bad move in my book. Just a big name in a Ranger uniform.
No leadership. Not a team player.
 
Agreed. Didnt want him back. Issue was everyone was saying no one out there was worth the money in FA. I woukd rather havr the cap space.

the dimished mind of a soon to be 40 year old
 
I agree with you Al, Richards salary coupled with his anemic production, lack of defense or physicality make him the worst Ranger (hope he proves me wrong).
 
Not defending Richards but can we at least wait until we actually play1 game that counts before we say he will sukkkkk this year?


Preseason is completely meaningless
 
As I mentioned earlier, the only positive of this move is if Stepan and Brassard really carry the load at center, Richards is having a good year, maybe they can deal him for a pick to a team he will play for that needs a veteran. Calgary comes to mind as they are horrible and need a legit vet. Anaheim is another possibility as they have nothing behind Perry and Getzlaf. They also have a ton of cap space coming off next year and 4 defenseman the year after that who I'm sure they could trade. Honestly, I don't know how they won games last year. I think it was a total fluke. I would not be surprised to see the Ducks be awful this season.
 
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Keeping Richards is and will be a bad move, im just hoping he doesn't get injured and screw this team during the year. Stepan and Brassard are more then capable of being a 1 and 2 center combo, Lindberg impressed me alot during the preseason, as well as Fast. Even if Richards gets hot and is having a great year, i just dont see a team taking on his salary and years. Then again Montreal took Gomez, so anything is possible. I would like to see a trade as the roster is flooded with 3rd and 4th line talent and i would rather see some of the kids get a full year then let pyatt, boyle, asham, powe etc play, but from what I've read AV isnt exactly keen on using the younger guys.
 
Yep. If the Rangers could trade Gomez, anything is possible. I always say that a lot of teams can't attract vet free agents. While our fans might consider Richards useless with Stepan and Brassard here, a team like Calgary that has nothing probably would. Not to mention a team like Anaheim who really has nothing behind Getzlaf and Perry. I mean, Selanne is 43 and Koivu is 38. Richards is 33. The Panthers have no quality vet leadership and are 11 million under the cap. Campbell is due to come off the cap in 2 years with a 7 million cap hit.
 
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Richards is pretty much untradeable Dump...Because of the cap recapture rule every GM out there knows there is a good chance NYR amnesty him. Richards at $3-4m cap hit is still an excellent player. We're in a bad spot w him.
 
If av is not going to play talented youth to get experience and develop and play mediocre veterans over them he may not be the coach I thought he was going to be. Kreider not on the big club at the start is a joke.
 
Doesn't he have a no trade clause?

the dimished mind of a soon to be 40 year old
 
mrmel29, It doesn't matter who the coach is.......Sather still calling the shots.
NY Rangers are an enigma, a mystery I do not think Sather can solve!
This is year 14 of being Ranger GM. We shall see what we shall see......I see mediocrity.

NY pro sports teams sukkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk !
 
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Disturbed said:
Not defending Richards but can we at least wait until we actually play1 game that counts before we say he will sukkkkk this year?


Preseason is completely meaningless
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Thanks, Dis for the sensible post.
 
Ok, Richards better not let me down. I let my fantasy team auto draft and i got stuck with him in the 8th round lol.
 
Richards is playing on the wing with Stepan/Nash apparently. Maybe it actually works better for him.
 
Not sure that's a good move...he isn't a speedster nor a grinder. .nor does he have a rocket of a shot. He is a playmaker who has slown down.

the dimished mind of a soon to be 40 year old
 
I stand by what I said. I believe they will trade Richards. I stated that the Ducks have nothing behind Getzlaf and Perry and played way over their head all season. They got pummeled by the Av's in the opener 6-1. They have some cap room. They have no depth on that roster. They could send back Penner at 2 million who is a UFA at the end of the year to offset some of the money.

When you look at the guys who are UFA next year for the Rangers(Lundqvist, Cally, Girardi, Brassard) and RFA(Moore), something will go down.

Granted with other guys and if they amnesty Richards, their could be as much as 16 million coming off the cap. They have a ton of role players in the last year of their deal. Still,it doesn't add up which makes me think for the first time they may explore a MDZ trade.

I'm thinking Calgary would potentially be a great partner for Richards and MDZ.
 
Why would richards agree to go to calgary? If I remember correctly when he was a free agent he let it br known he wantrd a east coast team.

the dimished mind of a soon to be 40 year old
 
He definitely does have a no movement clause and I also can't see him agreeing to a trade to Calg....I think he'd rather take a buyout and sign somewhere else (while also getting his NYR paycheck) if Calg is his only choice via trade
 
Disagree Dump he is not getting traded. The cap recapture is too painful plus every GM and even Richards himself knows he is likely getting bought out.

Richards is a east coast guy. He grew up in Prince Edward Island he is not going to accept a trade when he knows he can get his money AND be a free agent.

The problem with Richards is his salary and the threat of cap recapture which would crush our cap. Richards once bought out is a very good player at $4m. I believe the reason he wasn't bought out is Sather knew he would sign w someone else in the division for $3-4m and might just come back in good shape.

They need to roll the dice this year and hope for the best. If he has a great season as unlikely as that sounds you consider bringing him back. If he sukkkkks again you cut him loose before the cap recapture really causes problems. Sather was stuck in a pickle this offseason.
 
If the Rangers do not get off to good start in October, Richards will be the first to go.
We shall see what a good playmaker he is........I have my doubts. He is not as fast
as he was 3 years ago. He buckled to the New York life style. Should have let him go.
Who knows. Maybe Sather can sell him to a wanting team.
 
no one has even considered he could have a huge bounce back year. Before we had him, we would kill to get him now we want to dismiss him before a reg season game. divarella was his problem, new coach new richards. this guy is primed and ready to show the world he's a top player in the league. last year's head roach was holding him down. hes projected 24G 40A 73Pts which would be awesome, i think he'll reach and surpass these lofty expectations.
 
Means nothing where he grew up. At this point, Richards would accept a trade to any team in the league. When you are told you aren't wanted and you are getting paid a ton, you suddenly will change where you want to play.
 
I would agree w you Dump if not for the impending buyout. Richards is in a unique situation: He can potentially get 2/3 of a long term salary AND be a free agent and pick where he signs. Sather would have to find a GM to take him and Richards has a NMC. Not a good combo
 
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