haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Pierre LeBrun @Real_ESPNLeBrun 44sBrad Richards has been bought out by the New York Rangers, source says Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings4thecup06 504 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Intriguing. But now frees up some cap space for them to possibly re-sign Stralman... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DeGraa55 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 I'd like Richards to. But who knows how much he will want...and remember he was in a slump to finish their year and in the 3rd or 4th line I believe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Seems like yesterday when he was the hottest C on the FA market Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,458 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Another high-end(ish) center on the market along with Spezza, Kesler, Stastny, and (maybe) Thornton. Keep driving those prices down boys, and hopefully they'll get low enough for Kenny to consider. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 It's getting kind of ridiculous how many options at center there might be this year. Kesler, Spezza, B Richards, O'Rielly, Stastny, Legwand, J Thornton, Bolland, Grabovski, Ott, Roy, O Jokinen 1 sibiriak reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 It's getting kind of ridiculous how many options at center there might be this year. Kesler, Spezza, B Richards, O'Rielly, Stastny, Legwand, J Thornton, Bolland, Grabovski, Ott, Roy, O Jokinen Yeah, no s*** eh? Kind of makes me wish Holland had held off on that Weiss signing last summer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings4thecup06 504 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Another high-end(ish) center on the market along with Spezza, Kesler, Stastny, and (maybe) Thornton. Keep driving those prices down boys, and hopefully they'll get low enough for Kenny to consider. Actually, this is a good point. Driving the price down will certainly help with the potential stuff we'll have to give up. Richards could be a good fall back option, although I'd prefer any of the others first. Yeah, no s*** eh? Kind of makes me wish Holland had held off on that Weiss signing last summer. True but no one could have predicted some of these back then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Pierre LeBrun @Real_ESPNLeBrun 3mAs @capgeek noted, Richards still owed $8 M in signing bonuses which are to be paid out in full over next 3 years plus $12.6 M in salaryouch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,458 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Actually, this is a good point. Driving the price down will certainly help with the potential stuff we'll have to give up. Richards could be a good fall back option, although I'd prefer any of the others first. If life has taught me anything its this...A) an increase in the quantity supplied always drives down price, and B) snakes make horrible birthday presents. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cnot19 191 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Please say no to Richards lives on the perimeter and has been bad on the power play for the rangers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyukian-Deke 722 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Pierre LeBrun @Real_ESPNLeBrun 3m As @capgeek noted, Richards still owed $8 M in signing bonuses which are to be paid out in full over next 3 years plus $12.6 M in salary ouch. I'm in the wrong business. 20 million dollars for nothing plus whatever salary he gets when he signs with a new team. He is hurting all the way to the bank. 1 Wingsfan72 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Please say no to Richards lives on the perimeter and has been bad on the power play for the rangers If anything, that has been his one strength. Not that I want Richards, mind you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robb himself 143 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Trade Weiss and Kindl for Edler (they will need a center when after they trade Kesler) and sign Richards and Stralman. Zetterberg,Datsyuk,Franzen Nyquist,Richards,Tatar Jurco,Sheahan,Callahan Abdelkader,Helm,Miller Ferraro Kronwall,Stralman DeKeyser,Edler Smith,Ericsson Lashoff Howard Gustavsson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 I feel bad for him, yes I know I shouldn't because of all the money he is making but seriously the guy is human too and has a compete level in him. But man sitting in your over the top mansion, partying it up with hot babes and getting paid millions of $ for not working is like a dream come true. If I'm Y I'm offering him 4,5 for 3 years he can could fill the St. Louis void there. The amount of center depth this year is indeed extremely outstanding: Spezza, Kesler, Richards, Thornton, Statsny wow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Weiss will get another shot, and I doubt Ken trades. My guess is he'll wait till FA and probably talk to the likes of Stastny and Legwand, and maybe others if their situations change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Brad Richards is seventh in all-time NHL earnings at $89M, per capgeek. He’ll now get $20M from the buyout, plus another contract. #NYR — Chris Johnston unreal, fourth largest buyout in league history behind lecavalier, dipietro, & bryzzy.. wonder how close to #1 he can get after this ha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turbowhistle86 155 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Trade Weiss and Kindl for Edler (they will need a center when after they trade Kesler) and sign Richards and Stralman. Zetterberg,Datsyuk,Franzen Nyquist,Richards,Tatar Jurco,Sheahan,Callahan Abdelkader,Helm,Miller Ferraro Kronwall,Stralman DeKeyser,Edler Smith,Ericsson Lashoff Howard Gustavsson love the thought but that's far too much paperwork for Holland to comprehend......so let's give Cleary another 3 years and call it good. 1 AtomicPunk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DeGraa55 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Trade Weiss and Kindl for Edler (they will need a center when after they trade Kesler) and sign Richards and Stralman. Zetterberg,Datsyuk,Franzen Nyquist,Richards,Tatar Jurco,Sheahan,Callahan Abdelkader,Helm,Miller Ferraro Kronwall,Stralman DeKeyser,Edler Smith,Ericsson Lashoff Howard Gustavsson Is this a joke? When will people learn to get talent you gotta give up talent THEY WINT GIVE EDKER AWAY FOR FREE AND TAKE ON A BAD CONTRACT!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MotorCityMadness 388 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 love the thought but that's far too much paperwork for Holland to comprehend......so let's give Cleary another 3 years and call it good. And a raise 1 turbowhistle86 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nawein 324 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Trade Weiss and Kindl for Edler (they will need a center when after they trade Kesler) and sign Richards and Stralman. Zetterberg,Datsyuk,Franzen Nyquist,Richards,Tatar Jurco,Sheahan,Callahan Abdelkader,Helm,Miller Ferraro Kronwall,Stralman DeKeyser,Edler Smith,Ericsson Lashoff Howard Gustavsson I'm sorry, but even the video games would laugh at that offer. 1 WingsallTheway reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robb himself 143 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 I'm sorry, but even the video games would laugh at that offer. I disagree. Throw a pick in or a prospect and it seems pretty close to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robb himself 143 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Is this a joke? When will people learn to get talent you gotta give up talent THEY WINT GIVE EDKER AWAY FOR FREE AND TAKE ON A BAD CONTRACT!!!! and who is Edker again? 1 wingsfan4795 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,916 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 the sad thing is, all these quality players becoming available and Holland is thinking about re-signing Cleary...horrible. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ekmanc 586 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Richards needs to stay faaar away from Detroit thanks... he was awful in the playoffs and got worse the further they got. 1 marcaractac reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites